Grigorios Kanakousakis
About Grigorios Kanakousakis
Grigorios Kanakousakis serves as the Head of Solution Consultancy for Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa at Travelport, a position he has held since 2020 in Dubai. He has extensive experience in the travel and airline industries, having previously worked in various managerial roles at Emirates and BlueBird Airways.
Work at Travelport
Grigorios Kanakousakis has been serving as the Head of Solution Consultancy for Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa at Travelport since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing solution consultancy operations across a diverse region, focusing on enhancing customer engagement and driving business growth. Prior to his current position, he held the role of Head of Solution Consultancy for Middle East & Africa at Travelport for a brief period in 2020.
Previous Experience in the Aviation Industry
Before joining Travelport, Grigorios Kanakousakis worked at Emirates for five years, where he held multiple positions including Manager of Business Solutions for Distribution Strategy and New Distribution Capabilities (NDC) from 2015 to 2020. He also served as Business Lead for the Digital Transformation Programme, focusing on commercial operations, e-commerce, and distribution from 2017 to 2018. His extensive experience in the aviation sector has equipped him with a deep understanding of distribution strategies and digital transformation.
Education and Expertise
Grigorios Kanakousakis holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Alliance Manchester Business School, which he completed from 2017 to 2019. He also achieved a postgraduate degree from the University of Geneva from 2014 to 2015. His educational background supports his expertise in business solutions and consultancy within the travel and aviation industries.
Career Background
Grigorios Kanakousakis began his career as a Research Associate at Emmetropia S.A. Mediterranean Eye Clinic from 2004 to 2006. He later transitioned to the aviation sector, working at BlueBird Airways in various managerial roles, including Revenue Management, Distribution Strategy, and IT Managed Services from 2011 to 2015. His diverse experiences across different roles have contributed to his comprehensive skill set in solution consultancy.