Nick Athanasiou

Summary

Accomplished executive and an execution-focused trusted peer and advisor with more than thirty years of consulting and executive management experience across all segments of the travel industry. A well-rounded, result-oriented executive and creative change agent who is able to interact with board members, executives, technologists, peers and others to help clients build organizational alignment and create value through improved decision making. Representative examples of consulting engagements undertaken include: • Formulated corporate strategies (including diversification, partnership, acquisition and divestiture opportunities, and provision of negotiation assistance) for several of the world’s largest travel agencies, global distribution systems (GDSs), and cruise lines. • Developed electronic commerce strategies for several airlines, GDSs, travel agencies and new entrants to the travel industry. • Advised a number of leading travel companies on entry strategies for new markets and business lines. • Conceived and developed several innovative and forward-thinking strategic frameworks and business models focused on exploiting disruptive change in the travel industry. Specialties: Experience includes defining business, marketing, and market entry strategies; scenario planning; business turnarounds; strategic alliance development; strategic due diligence with acquisition or JV valuation.