Robert Kistner
About Robert Kistner
Robert Kistner serves as the EMEA Commercial Business Partner at Travelport, a position he has held since 2021 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. With a background in finance and project management, he plays a key role in strategic decision-making and cross-functional collaboration to enhance business performance.
Work at Travelport
Robert Kistner has been serving as the EMEA Commercial Business Partner at Travelport since 2021, based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In this role, he plays a crucial part in refining the Enterprise Operating Model for the EMEA region, focusing on strategic decision-making related to account portfolio ratios and regional customer allocation. Prior to this position, he held various roles at Travelport, including Senior Commercial Manager for the Middle East & South Asia from 2016 to 2020, and Commercial Business Partner for Global Operators for a brief period in 2020. His extensive experience at Travelport spans over a decade.
Education and Expertise
Robert Kistner has a solid educational background in management accountancy and leadership. He studied at The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants from 2010 to 2014, achieving qualifications in Management Accountancy. Additionally, he completed the Travelport Leadership Programme in 2017, focusing on Organizational Leadership. His foundational education includes a Level 3 NVQ diploma in Information Technology and Communications from North East Surrey College, completed between 2001 and 2003.
Background
Before joining Travelport, Robert Kistner gained diverse experience across various organizations. He worked at The Marketing Store as a Project Manager for nearly a year in London, and at Unum UK as a Business Planning and Performance Analyst for three years. Additionally, he served as an Inventory Controller at Puma for three years. His career spans multiple sectors, providing him with a broad perspective on business operations and analytics.
Achievements
In his current role at Travelport, Robert Kistner provides comprehensive analytics that drive key business decisions, including strategies for customer retention and market enhancement initiatives. He collaborates with the Senior Director of Sales Enablement to develop training courses for commercial sales teams. Furthermore, he engages in cross-functional activities, working with departments such as Marketing, HR, Product, Finance, and Legal. As a member of the customer review committee, he analyzes feedback to create actionable proposals for business improvement.