Jose Zapata

Jose Zapata has over 30 years of experience in the travel industry, primarily in sales roles. JOSE has held various leadership positions in companies such as Aeromexico, Delta Air Lines, Cabo Traveler Advisors (CTA), Centravel, INC., USA Gateway Travel, and American Airlines.

Their most recent position was as the VP North America and LATAM Sales at Aeromexico, where they were responsible for driving revenue growth and increasing market share in the US, Canada, Latin America, and Caribbean regions. Prior to that, they served as the Vice President National Sales at Aeromexico.

Before their time at Aeromexico, Jose worked at Delta Air Lines, where they held roles such as Director of Sales Mexico, General Manager - Mexico Sales, General Manager - Central America & Caribbean Sales, District Sales Manager, and various other sales and management positions.

JOSE also gained experience in regional sales management at Cabo Traveler Advisors (CTA) and Centravel, INC., and served as a General Manager at USA Gateway Travel.

Jose began their career at American Airlines, where they held roles such as Team Leader - US Latin America Sales, Area Sales Manager, and Regional Sales Manager in Monterrey and Northern Mexico.

Overall, Jose Zapata has a strong background in sales and leadership within the travel industry, with a focus on revenue generation and market expansion.

Jose Zapata earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in International Business from The University of Dallas from 1996 to 1999. In addition to their formal education, they have obtained several certifications on various topics from LinkedIn in 2022, including Confronting Bias, Inclusive Leadership, Service Innovation, Working in Harmony as a Senior Team, Counterintuitive Leadership Strategies for a VUCA Environment, Executive Influence, Strategic Agility, Transitioning from Manager to Leader, Critical Thinking for Better Judgment and Decision-Making, Customer Experience Leadership, and The Five Thieves of Happiness (getAbstract Summary).