Leo Atkinson
About Leo Atkinson
Leo Atkinson is a Product Manager at Travelport, where he has worked since 2016, focusing on product development for corporate and government clients. He has a diverse background in travel consultancy and product ownership, with previous roles at Ian Allan Travel, Fraedom, HRG, and Carlson Wagonlit Travel.
Work at Travelport
Leo Atkinson has served as a Product Manager at Travelport since 2016. In this role, he is responsible for the development of key products, including 'Rich Content & Branding' and 'Airline Ancillaries.' He collaborates with overseas development teams to estimate and prioritize product features based on market research. His work involves utilizing Agile Scrum methodologies to define complex features and enhancements tailored for corporate and government clients. At Travelport, Leo focuses on gathering feedback from both internal and external customers to inform product development efforts.
Previous Experience in Travel Industry
Before joining Travelport, Leo Atkinson accumulated extensive experience in the travel industry. He worked at Carlson Wagonlit Travel as a Senior Business Travel Consultant from 2000 to 2010, where he developed skills in client management and travel solutions. He then transitioned to HRG as a Software Tester from 2012 to 2014, leading the testing strategy for a key government client. Following that, he served as a Product Owner at Fraedom from 2014 to 2016, where he further honed his product management skills.
Education and Expertise
Leo Atkinson studied at St Pauls School in Sunbury-On-Thames from 1994 to 1999. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in the travel industry. Over the years, he has developed expertise in product management, particularly in the areas of Agile Scrum methodologies and product development strategies. His focus on gathering customer feedback has been instrumental in shaping the products he manages.
Career Timeline
Leo Atkinson's career in the travel industry spans over two decades. He began as a Senior Business Travel Consultant at Carlson Wagonlit Travel, where he worked for ten years from 2000 to 2010. He then transitioned to various roles, including Software Tester at HRG from 2012 to 2014 and Product Owner at Fraedom from 2014 to 2016. Since 2016, he has been a Product Manager at Travelport, where he has continued to advance his career.