Waleed Beshady MBA
About Waleed Beshady MBA
Waleed Beshady is a Senior Regional Product Manager for Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia at Travelport, where he has worked since 2018. He holds an MBA from The German University in Cairo and has extensive experience in product management and marketing strategy within the travel industry.
Current Role at Travelport
Waleed Beshady serves as the Senior Regional Product Manager for Africa, Middle East, and South Asia at Travelport. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the company's growth in these regions. His responsibilities include conducting product presentations at major industry events, such as the Arabian Travel Market, and ensuring the product competence of regional distributors and sales teams through regular training sessions.
Previous Experience at Travelport
Prior to his current role, Beshady held several positions at Travelport. He was the Manager of Product Planning for Africa, Middle East, and South Asia from 2016 to 2018, and the Regional Product Support Manager from 2010 to 2016. He also served as the Sales Team Leader from 2008 to 2010. During his tenure, he played a key role in establishing Travelport's office and successfully migrating all customers in 2008.
Career Background at EgyptAir
Waleed Beshady began his career at EgyptAir, where he worked in various roles from 2000 to 2008. He started as a Helpdesk/Training staff from 2000 to 2002, then transitioned to Sales/Account Manager for Galileo NDC from 2002 to 2006. He later became a Senior Account Manager for Galileo NDC from 2006 to 2008. His experience at EgyptAir laid the foundation for his expertise in the aviation and travel sectors.
Education and Expertise
Beshady holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The German University in Cairo, where he studied International Business, Strategic Management, and Marketing from 2009 to 2013. He also studied at the University of Cambridge, achieving a Cambridge International Diploma in Business Administration. His educational background supports his role as a subject matter expert for internal and external stakeholders.
Strategic Contributions and Responsibilities
In his current position, Waleed Beshady is responsible for developing regional product marketing strategies that integrate global content portfolios with regionally developed solutions and third-party products. He actively participates in commercial negotiations with customers to close deals and enhance business growth. Additionally, he identifies and manages partnerships with third-party technology providers to deliver comprehensive solutions to clients.