Matthieu Laurent
About Matthieu Laurent
Matthieu Laurent serves as the Sales Director for Travelport in France, a position he has held since 2011. He holds an Executive MBA from HEC Paris and has extensive experience in sales and management across various companies, including Xerox and PackshotCreator.
Work at Travelport
Matthieu Laurent has served as the Sales Director for France at Travelport since 2011. In this role, he has been instrumental in expanding the company's market share within the French market. His focus includes enhancing the company's EBITDA through strategic sales initiatives and effective leadership. His tenure at Travelport spans over 13 years, during which he has developed strong relationships with senior decision-makers across various business contexts.
Education and Expertise
Matthieu Laurent holds an Executive MBA from HEC Paris, which he completed from 2020 to 2021. He also earned a Master's degree in Relations et affaires internationales from EBS Paris - European Business School, studying there from 1999 to 2003. Earlier in his education, he attended Lycée Militaire de Saint-Cyr, where he studied Économie and achieved his Baccalauréat from 1997 to 1999. This educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in business and international relations.
Background
Before joining Travelport, Matthieu Laurent held various positions at Xerox, where he worked for several years in different capacities. He served as Directeur d’agence from 2007 to 2008 and as Directeur des ventes from 2006 to 2007. Additionally, he worked as Ingénieur commercial grands comptes from 2003 to 2005 in the Région de Paris. After his time at Xerox, he worked at PackshotCreator – Sysnext as Directeur commercial France & Export from 2008 to 2011.
Professional Skills
Matthieu Laurent possesses a strong ability to establish credibility with senior decision-makers across diverse business contexts. His expertise in sales and leadership has been a key factor in his success at Travelport and previous roles. He focuses on strategic sales initiatives that contribute to the overall growth and profitability of the organizations he has been part of.