Tass Messinis

Chief Operating Officer at Locomote

Tass Messinis has a diverse and extensive work experience in the travel industry. Tass currently serves as a Strategic Advisor and non-executive Director at Locomote, a travel company focused on empowering organizations to have control and visibility over their travel programs. Tass also holds the position of Chairperson at the Association of Travel Management Companies (ATMC), where they promote and represents business travel throughout Australia.

Prior to their current roles, Tass was the Managing Director at BCD Travel, a company that helps companies optimize their travel spending. Tass also served as the General Manager at Travelport Locomote, where they played a key role in commercializing and launching an innovative online software platform for the business travel market.

Tass's experience in the travel industry also includes being a Board Director at the Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) and Vice President of Global Business Travel at American Express. Tass has held various leadership roles at American Express, including Vice President of Commercial and Consumer Cards for the Middle East and North Africa region.

Before entering the travel industry, Tass gained experience in telecommunications as the Acting General Manager at Batelco and Chief Sales Officer at Transaction Network Services. Tass also served as a General Manager at Alcatel-Lucent.

Overall, Tass Messinis has a strong background in travel management, business development, and leadership, making him a valuable asset to the organizations they have worked with.

Tass Messinis has pursued education in the field of Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services at the University of Technology Sydney. In addition, they have also attended the Australian Institute of Company Directors and the Australian Institute of Management.

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Timeline

  • Chief Operating Officer

    July 1, 2023 - present

  • Strategic Advisor and non-executive Director

    December, 2022

  • General Manager

    July, 2012