Paul Broughton
About Paul Broughton
Paul Broughton serves as the Director of Business Development for EMEA at Travelport, a position he has held since 2020. With extensive experience in the travel industry, he focuses on enhancing the value of travel bookings through advanced technology solutions.
Work at Travelport
Paul Broughton has held multiple positions at Travelport since 2014. He is currently the Director of Business Development for the EMEA region, a role he has occupied since 2020. Prior to this, he served as the Managing Director for the UK & Ireland from 2015. He also worked as the Commercial Director for a year in 2014. In addition, he was the Regional Managing Director for Northern Europe from 2018 to 2020. In these roles, he focuses on helping travel organizations maximize the value of their bookings through advanced travel technology solutions.
Education and Expertise
Paul Broughton studied Business and Finance at the University of West London from 1991 to 1996. He also attended Amersham College. His educational background supports his extensive experience in business development and sales within the travel industry, equipping him with the necessary skills to lead teams and drive growth in various roles.
Background
Paul Broughton has a diverse background in the travel and hospitality sectors. He began his career at Thomson Holidays as a Reservations agent from 1986 to 1990. He then transitioned to Europcar, where he served as Head of Corporate Sales for the UK from 2001 to 2005. Following that, he worked at Avis Rent a Car as an European Account Manager from 1994 to 2001. He later joined Chambers Travel Management as Sales Director for EMEA from 2008 to 2014 before returning to Travelport.
Leadership and Team Management
In his current role at Travelport, Paul Broughton leads a team of Business Development Managers and Sales Engineers across the EMEA region. His leadership is focused on driving business growth and enhancing the effectiveness of travel technology solutions for clients. His extensive experience in various managerial roles has equipped him with the skills necessary to guide his team effectively.