Gero Birkenmaier
Key account Manager M.I.C.E
Background: Account director for: Disneyland Paris, Dorint Hotels & Resorts, Corinthia Hotels, Orient-Express (Belmond). Well established in the hotel and travel industry since more than 15 years. Most recent position was as Sales Director Germany, Austria, Switzerland with the luxury hotel supplier Belmond which also operates luxury trains and river cruises. Especially during his employment with Belmond – formerly Orient-Express – and Corinthia Hotels, he gained extensive knowledge of the MICE segment in the German speaking markets. Gero actively sold events, for example with chartered trains and river cruise ships. His broad network includes decision makers and influencers of MICE agencies as well as corporate accounts.
During his career, Gero developed quickly from a Marketing Specialist – certified by the Chamber of Industry and Commerce Germany – to a pure Sales enthusiast.