Gideon Dean

Gideon Dean is a seasoned Global Sales and Business Operations Executive with a proven track record in driving profitability and performance for organizations of various scales.

With expertise in expanding product lines, enhancing account management processes, and building ecommerce and sales management platforms, Gideon has made significant contributions to the travel technology, distribution, and hospitality sectors.

He is recognized for his leadership skills, motivating teams towards high performance, and fostering relationships with executives, Boards, investors, and private equity firms.

Gideon excels in leading digital strategies, aligning business technology with sales investments to boost profitability, improve digital presence, and elevate customer satisfaction in both large and small commercial settings.

His specialties include strategic business planning, sales and go-to-market strategies, sales leadership, strategic account management, process improvement planning, P&L management, digital and eCommerce marketing, product management, and program management.

Gideon studied Hotel Management at the University of Johannesburg and was a Visiting Fellow at the Faculty of Management Studies at the University of Surrey, England.

Throughout his career, Gideon has held various leadership roles in esteemed organizations, including Vice President of Partnerships at Onyx CenterSource, Vice President - Business Development, Enterprise Accounts at Sabre Corporation, Independent Consultant at TAG Consulting, Principal Consultant at Hudson Crossing, Managing Partner - Principal at Wigmas Consulting LLC, Executive VP of the Travel and Hospitality Group at Questex Media Group, and several Senior VP roles at Pegasus Solutions covering Global Sales, Product Marketing, Sales, Account Management, Product Service Delivery, and Sales and Marketing for Technology Services, as well as VP of International Product Operations and Sales and International Sales Director.

His wealth of experience and expertise make him a highly sought-after professional in sales, business operations, and strategic planning.