Javier Gallego

Javier Gallego’s professional career started in the consultancy industry in two different Spanish companies focused on financial management, taxation, and cost control. He also collaborated in various tax publications. In the early 90s, Javier joined IATA as the Financial Manager for Spain and in 2000 he was appointed Head of Operations Southern Europe, based in Brussels, covering 14 countries. In April 2002, he held the position of Country Manager Spain & Portugal and was then promoted to Managing Director Operations Europe in December 2005, with the main goal of consolidating IATA European operations in a single regional center based in Madrid. In July 2010, he was appointed Global Managing Director Operations, based in Geneva (Switzerland), leading, and transforming the Settlement and Clearing Systems of the company. He left IATA in May 2015 to explore other professional paths and at present he works as strategic consultant and board advisor, providing personalized business consulting and overhauled services to strengthen client success and developing initiatives for leading companies in the travelech and fintech business niches.