Abdul Iyer takes on the role of Regional Director, Southeast Asia.
SINGAPORE – Sabre Corporation, the leading technology provider to the global travel industry, has appointed Abdul Iyer as regional director, Southeast Asia. In this role, Iyer will oversee business development activities, drive sales and support joint venture market sales initiatives in the Indochina region, including Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and Indonesia.
“Abdul’s intricate knowledge of the region’s priorities has been a crucial part of our business achievements. With this new appointment as regional director, Abdul will remain a key contributor to our success as we continue to expand our footprint in Southeast Asia,” said Todd Arthur, vice president of Sabre Travel Network, Asia Pacific.
Having joined Sabre in 2008, Iyer has taken on several roles leading consulting, strategic planning, and conversion sales. In his new appointment spearheading Sabre’s strategic business development, he led efforts to secure top accounts in South and Southeast Asia. Prior to Sabre, Iyer served as senior consultant at Ernst & Young, managing projects across multiple industries.
Iyer holds a degree in Business Administration and Chinese from Trinity University, after having completed substantial coursework in Beijing University and Fudan University. Additionally, Iyer is Six Sigma Black Belt certified.
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