Ian Van Hove

Regional Director Mobile Sales & Partnerships, the Americas Amadeus

Ian Van Hove has spent two decades in the Travel industry, with extensive experience in advancing adoption of new mobile technology.  Ian is currently the Director of Sales and Partnerships for Mobile in the Americas for Amadeus.  He is responsible for driving the company’s mobile strategy and managing relationships with customers and partners in these regions.  As part of the Amadeus Mobile team for over 5 years, Ian led a number of projects and initiatives that have led to the growth and success of the company’s mobile products, including Amadeus m-Power, which serves hundreds of thousands of travelers around the world.

Prior to joining Amadeus, Ian served in management roles at ATPi Belgium and SAS Scandinavian Airlines.  His broad international and professional experience have fueled his passion for the commercialization of innovative technologies that enhance the traveler experience.

Ian is a native of Belgium. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Management and Economics from Katholieke Hogeschool Mechelen, Coloma in Belgium.  Sports, sportsmanship and a winners mentality is in his DNA, having played at the highest level in the Belgian youth soccer league, and now dedicates himself to his family, technology and tech gadgets. He is currently based in Miami but is an avid traveler and is always on the move.  You can connect with him on LinkedIn or follow him on Twitter @IVHove.