Anu Penttilä
About Anu Penttilä
Anu Penttilä is the Regional Director for Hospitality EMEA at Travelport, a position she has held since 2018. She has extensive experience in the hospitality sector, having previously worked in various roles at Hotelzon and Berling Capital.
Current Role at Travelport
Anu Penttilä serves as the Regional Director for Hospitality EMEA at Travelport. She has held this position since 2018, contributing to the company's operations in the European, Middle Eastern, and African markets. Her role involves overseeing hospitality-related initiatives and strategies within the region, leveraging her extensive experience in the travel and hospitality sectors.
Previous Experience at Travelport Hotelzon
Prior to her current role, Anu Penttilä worked at Travelport Hotelzon as the Head of Hotel Provider Management from 2015 to 2018. In this capacity, she managed relationships with hotel providers and focused on enhancing the company's hotel offerings. Her tenure at Hotelzon included a range of responsibilities that contributed to the growth of the organization.
Career Background in Hospitality and Sales
Anu Penttilä has a diverse background in the hospitality and sales industries. She began her career at Hotelzon Finland Oy, where she held various positions, including Hotel Product Manager and Assistant Division Manager. She also worked as a Business Development Manager at Hotelzon and as a Sales Support Executive at Berling Capital, gaining valuable insights into hotel management and sales support.
Education and Academic Background
Anu Penttilä earned her Master's degree from the University of Lapland, where she studied Tourism, Social Sciences, Psychology, Marketing, and French Language. Her education spanned from 1996 to 2002, providing her with a strong foundation in various disciplines relevant to her career in hospitality and management.