Henry Aaron
@henryaaron
Airline commercial leader and GSA Manager focused on revenue growth, market development, and partner success.
What I'm looking for
I’m a GSA Manager with over a decade of experience in business development and airline management, currently supporting airline representation, relationship management, and revenue growth at Grezy Global Limited.
I build and sustain strong partnerships, optimize distribution channels, and drive sales through strategic planning, effective marketing and promotions, and operational coordination—always with an eye on measurable business outcomes.
Across my roles, I’ve managed distribution and GDS processes, supported financial and administrative oversight, and guided teams with leadership and team management. I also bring market intelligence analysis and negotiation expertise to inform route planning, pricing decisions, and commercial strategy.
Previously at Wakanow, I helped resuscitate a travel agency after dormancy, supported GBV close to Ngn1Billion in 8 months, expanded the customer base, and identified new opportunities through market research, client acquisition, and cross-functional coordination. Earlier experience includes corporate and trade account management at Etihad Airways and early growth and route development in Nigeria at RwandAir.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
. Airline Representation and Market Development.
. Sales and Revenue Growth.
. Relationship Management.
. Distribution and GDS Management.
. Marketing and Promotions.
. Financial and Administrative Oversight.
. Operational Coordination.
. Strategic Planning.
1. Airline representation and market development.
2. Sales and Revenue growth.
3. Relationship Management.
4. Distribution and GDS Management.
5. Marketing and Promotions.
6. Financial and Administrative oversight.
7. Operational Coordination.
8. Strategic Planning.
Resuscitation of God's Power travel agency after 8 years of dumancy.
Revival series in sales growth and business/ human relationship with other airline partners.
GBV of close to Ngn1Billion in 8 months.
Increased customer Base.
Drive growth and identifying new opportunities for the company, which also includes:
Strategic Planning and Market Research.
Client Acquisition and Relationship Management
Led start up launch and built operational structure for new business vertical.
Managed end to end B2B process from onboarding affiliates to performance tracking.
Built strong airline relationships to secure ticket stocks and routes activation.
Designed marketing campaigns and managed the affiliates network to boost growth and revenue.
Partnership with GDS providers including Amadeus, Sabre and Gal
Managed and developed strategic trade and corporate accounts.
Conducted market analysis to inform route planning and pricing decisions.
Worked closely with travel agencies and OTA' partners to boost sales and revenue.
Trained travel agents on Etihad products and loyalty offerings.
Monitored competitor activity and advised on counter strategies.
Analyze market potential to determine value of exis
Instrumental in RwandAir's early growth and route development in Nigeria.
Established new trade partnerships in East, West, North and Southern Nigeria.
Increaed market share despite route limitations via customè centric strategies.
Managed sales activities/ strategies targeting corporate clients and trade partners.
Negotiate pricing agreements and corporate travel deals.
Promote the airlins's b
Managed corporate accounts and trade partnerships, negotiating deals and coordinating client events.
Supported business development and customer service activities as an Associate Partner at Hazed Travels and Tours Limited.
Branch Manager
Hazed Travels and Tours Limited
Jan 2008 - Jan 2011 (3 years)
Directed day-to-day travel operations and managed sales performance.
Directed day-to-day travel operations and sales performance management.
Developed business relationships with clients and vendors.
Organised conferences, seminars, and national events.
Provided performance feedback and HR guidance to team members.
Created internal reports and analytics for management decision making.
Organised travel fairs, roadshows, and clients engagement events.
Executed several national scale events and strengthened brand awareness.
Oversaw administrative tasks and ensured departmental efficiency.
Managed junior staff and delegates assignments.
Support sales planning and monitored performance metrics.
Built strong relationships with airlines and GDS's partners.
Created monthly performance and booking reports.
Initiated cross promotional campaigns that led to a 25% increase in sub-agent engagement.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Ibadan
Master's Degree, Business Administration and Management
Lagos State University Nigeria
Bsc. Accounting
Easy going, humour and articulated.
University of Michigan
Certificate, Business Negotiation
2020 - 2020
Lagos State University Nigeria
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Completed a BSc in Accounting at Lagos State University; notes describe the individual as easy going, humorous, and articulate.
Lagos State University
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
2000 - 2005
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