Shaun Betteridge
About Shaun Betteridge
Shaun Betteridge serves as the Senior Sales and Development Manager for New Distribution at Travelport, where he has worked since 2018. He has a background in process and environmental engineering and has held various roles in the travel and hospitality sectors, including positions at Worldspan and Forte Hotels.
Current Role at Travelport
Shaun Betteridge currently holds the position of Senior Sales and Development Manager - New Distribution at Travelport. He has been with the company since 2018, contributing to the development of innovative sales solutions for the travel industry. In this role, he is responsible for implementing New Distribution Capability, a program designed to enhance the retailing of air products to travel agents, corporations, and travelers. His focus is on improving airline sales capabilities through a new distribution platform.
Previous Experience in the Travel Industry
Before joining Travelport, Shaun Betteridge worked at Worldspan as an IT Manager from 1999 to 2008, where he spent nine years managing IT operations. He also held a position as a Database Analyst at Forte Hotels from 1997 to 1999 for two years. His extensive experience in the travel industry has equipped him with a deep understanding of technology and sales strategies that drive business growth.
Voluntary Work at FRAL
Shaun Betteridge served as the Company Secretary for the Fieldend Residents Association Ltd (FRAL) in Twickenham, United Kingdom, from 2019 to 2022. This voluntary role lasted for three years and involved overseeing the organization's administrative functions and supporting community initiatives.
Educational Background
Shaun Betteridge studied at Sheffield Hallam University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Process Engineering from 1994 to 1997. Additionally, he completed a Higher National Diploma in Environmental Engineering at the same institution from 1992 to 1994. His educational background provides a strong foundation in engineering principles relevant to his roles in the travel and technology sectors.