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Phil Donnelly

Chief People Officer
As Chief People Officer, Phil performs a fundamental role in the execution of our strategy, driven by the belief that the right talent is what makes a company succeed.

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What’s your favourite travel destination in the world?
Barbados, I married here in 1991 and have visited many times since, love the people, love the culture, love the vibe!

Your desert island disk?
“So what difference does it make” by the Smiths, I am an 80s Indie Band kinda guy

Fancy restaurant meal or homecooked comfort food?
Fancy restaurant every time, Michelin stars, fine wine, amazing service and sophisticated food, I know I am shallow!!

Early adopter or gadget-challenged?
Regrettably I remain an analogue guy in a digital age, funny I have ended up in a dynamic, global Tech company

If I wasn’t part of Travelport’s SLT, I’d be…
Managing Liverpool Football Club, move over Jurgen

Phil joined Travelport in June 2019 having been Chief Talent Officer at Borden Ladner Gervais Canada’s largest full-service law firm

Prior to that he was Chief People Officer at White and Case, a US-headquartered global law firm.

As Chief People Officer, Phil performs a fundamental role in the execution of our strategy, driven by the belief that the right talent is what makes a company succeed.

Phil was previously the Managing Director of Human Resources for the private equity investment firm Dubai International Capital and European Head of Human Resources at Willis Towers Watson, the leading global advisory, broking and solutions company. He also spent five years as Global People Leader for the Ernst and Young Corporate Finance business.

His early career included six years as a Flight Lieutenant in Britain’s Royal Air Force. Phil has a BA in Economics from Manchester University and an MA in Human Resource Management from Bristol Business School.

Barbados, I married here in 1991 and have visited many times since, love the people, love the culture, love the vibe!
Phil Donnelly
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