Isabel Villar

Experience

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  Amadeus

  Jun 1996 - Apr 2011

  Global Business Strategy

  This company has been instrumental in my professional growth: As an Internal Consultant, Chief of Staff, Strategy Lead, and Pre-IPO program lead, I embraced the challenge of crafting strategies and pioneering transformative business solutions to not only manage hyper growth but also optimise costs. My Amadeus journey began with the reimagining of its global processes, providing me with a profound insight into the organization's intricate mechanisms. I this context, I led the ISO 9000 certification program. Subsequently, I delved into roles centered around transformation. These roles spanned various Business Units, including Hospitality, Airlines Digital solutions, Systems Planning, Travel Products Front Offices, and Global Quality. Moreover, as the 'Pre-IPO Program Lead' overseeing the most extensive segment of the organization, Distribution, I collaborated with the entire organization to prepare it for the public market, ensuring readiness and alignment for this critical transition. This process underscored our unwavering commitment to progressive growth and cost control.=> Innovative Thinking to address complex challenges and drive business innovation=> Problem-Solving developing effective, out-of-the-box solutions=> Adaptability to changing circumstances and seize new opportunities=> Risk Management in a continuously evolving industry=> Cross-Functional Collaboration: with diverse teams and departments=> User-Centric Design for enhanced customer experiences=> Change Leadership to inspire teams through transformative change processes=> Data-Driven Decision-Making to inform strategies & measure their impact on business performance Show less

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  Avanade - an Accenture owned co.

  Feb 2011 - Feb 2017

  Corporate Business Transformation

  As the former Corporate Turnaround and Restructuring, Avanade Global 'Sales Effectiveness Program' Lead, and former North America Restructuring Program Director, I spearheaded corporate turnaround and restructuring efforts for Avanade on a global scale. This global transformation required the full engagement of the Avanade leadership team across all regions. Together, we reshaped the operating model, solution offering, and organisation and positioned Avanade for the future...This competencies were key to this role:=> Shared vision and leadership governance => Change management engaging the full organisation=> Global perspective to address challenges on a global scale, considering diverse markets and cultures=> Effective sales programs => Financial acumen for budgeting, cost control, and optimizing financial resources during restructuring=> Communication and collaboration for a cohesive team => Large scale transformational Program Management Show less

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  Alize Equity

  Mar 2015 - Aug 2018

  Co-founder and owner, Private Equity

  While in Chicago, I diversified my career by spearheading the development of Alize Equity as a private equity real estate company. This entrepreneurial venture demanded a versatile skill set to ensure its successful establishment:=> Market research and financial analysis=> Network building, relationship management, and investors management=> Operational excellence and investment optimisation

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  Accenture

  Apr 2017 - Jan 2024

  Client Account & Strategic Partnership Development - Travel Industry Group

  In my role as a 'Client Account Lead,' I consulted clients on growth opportunities through crafting innovative solutions, assessing business value, and rallying leadership. My goal was to enhance clients' strengths using digital and AI technology, cloud computing, partnering with social platform leaders, and harnessing Accenture's capabilities.My specific focus included:=> Guiding cloud transformation Programs=> Elevating corporate travel User Experiences=> Enhancing social platform travel experience and business models=> Implementing airlines' cost optimization=> Fostering strategic partnerships=> Nurturing Accenture's airline IT alliancesBeing part of dynamic client teams and contributing to an industry transformation has been immensely fulfilling. Show less

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  Paris 2024 - Comité d'organisation des Jeux Olympiques et Paralympiques de 2024

  Oct 2023 - Aug 2024

  Paris 2024 Olympics & Paralympics Games