Luis Carlos Vargas Da Silva
About Luis Carlos Vargas Da Silva
Luis Carlos Vargas Da Silva serves as the Regional Director of Travelport in Latin America, bringing over 30 years of experience in the travel and technology sectors. His career includes significant roles at British Airways, VARIG, Qantas, and TACA, where he focused on team development and fostering an innovative culture.
Current Role at Travelport
Luis Carlos Vargas Da Silva serves as the Diretor Regional Da Travelport Na América Latina. He has held this position since 2018, overseeing operations in São Paulo e Região, Brasil. In addition to this role, he is currently the Interim Vice President and General Manager for Latin America, a position he has occupied since 2017. His responsibilities include developing multicultural teams and fostering an innovative culture within the organization.
Previous Experience in the Travel Industry
Luis Carlos Vargas Da Silva has over 30 years of experience in the travel, technology, and e-commerce sectors. His career includes significant roles at various airlines. He worked at British Airways as an Airport Manager from 1989 to 1998 at Guarulhos International Airport. He also held positions at Qantas as Sales Manager from 2002 to 2006 and at TACA as Commercial Manager Brazil from 2006 to 2007. His experience also includes a role as Country Manager at Travelport from 2012 to 2017.
Early Career in Customer Service
Luis Carlos Vargas Da Silva began his career in the travel industry as a Customer Service Agent at VARIG from 1985 to 1987, also at Guarulhos International Airport. This foundational experience in customer service contributed to his understanding of the travel sector and set the stage for his future roles in management and sales.
Education and Professional Development
Luis Carlos Vargas Da Silva studied Comercio Exterior at Universidade Ibero-americana from 2004 to 2006. This educational background has equipped him with knowledge relevant to international trade and business practices, which is beneficial in his roles within the travel and technology industries.