Startup ecosystems
Lead startup acquisition, onboarding, partner models, and graduation paths for Amadeus Launchpad Europe.
Zurich, Switzerland · Swiss citizen
Senior travel-tech executive building startup ecosystems and commercial growth.
Oliver Käsermann brings 15+ years at Amadeus IT Group across startup launchpads, international sales leadership, Swiss market responsibility, and multi-million-euro OTA and leisure-technology portfolios.
Career boarding pass
Scroll to assemble Oliver's boarding pass.
Each part of the pass clicks into place as you scroll, mapping 15+ years at Amadeus from Swiss market trust to a pan-European startup ecosystem.
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Boarding the Amadeus journey
15+ years at Amadeus IT Group form the canvas of this pass — executive continuity across product, e-commerce, leisure, and travel-tech leadership.
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Swiss market credibility
Managing Director Switzerland and legal representative for Amadeus, building C-level trust and a Swiss leisure technology footprint.
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Zurich → Frankfurt → Paris → Barcelona
The route plots the expansion: from Switzerland into DACH OTA leadership (13M€), across France, Benelux, Scandinavia, and CESE (6M€ international P&L).
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OTA, leisure, and platform portfolio
Gate & seat read the breadth: online travel agencies, leisure dynamic packaging, mobility, automation, and startup commercial models.
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Boarded for Launchpad Europe
The barcode and "Boarded" stamp seal the pass: leading Amadeus Launchpad Europe — scouting, onboarding, and graduating travel-tech startups across the continent.
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What I do
I grow travel-technology businesses across startups, platforms, and markets.
Sales leadership
Coach commercial teams, manage C-level relationships, and supervise complex renewal and new-business negotiations.
Market expansion
Expand leisure-technology businesses across Switzerland, France, Benelux, Scandinavia, and CESE markets.
Experience
Amadeus leadership across startup, OTA, and leisure travel ecosystems.
2023 - Present
Head of Amadeus Launchpad Europe Amadeus IT Group
- Lead Amadeus Launchpad Europe, driving acquisition and growth of travel startups as customers and partners.
- Define and execute launchpad strategy and OKRs across revenue, innovation, and growth goals.
- Own the startup lifecycle from scouting and deal execution to onboarding and graduation.
- Coordinate Sales, Product, Legal, Billing, and CSM to enable startup-ready commercial models.
2019 - Present
Managing Director, Switzerland Amadeus IT Group
- Serve as legal representative of Amadeus in the Swiss market.
- Coordinate corporate functions and identify cross-segment business opportunities.
- Lead local culture and transition initiatives.
2019 - 2023
Sales Director, Online Travel Agencies DACH Amadeus IT Group
- Led sales and account management for leisure and air-focused OTA customers across the DACH region.
- Managed and coached a 13-person team generating approximately 13M€ in annual revenues.
- Oversaw a complex IT solutions portfolio spanning air, hotel, mobility, automation, and insurance.
- Built C-level relationships and led negotiation planning for initial and renewal contracts.
2018 - 2019
Sales Director, Startups, MarCom & Travelmedia Amadeus IT Group
- Developed the regional startup approach, including a tailored solutions portfolio.
- Partnered with accelerators and VCs to qualify startup candidates.
- Organized boutique conferences with approximately 60 hand-picked customers.
- Coordinated regional marketing activities with a global organization across 40+ markets.
2014 - 2018
Head of Business Unit International Traveltainment / Amadeus Leisure IT
- Served as a member of the management board with international growth responsibility.
- Expanded the business beyond Germany and Austria into France, Benelux, Scandinavia, and CESE.
- Held P&L responsibility for 6M€ in revenues with a 15-person team.
2010 - 2014
Country Manager Switzerland Traveltainment / Amadeus Leisure IT
- Acted as the market face for Amadeus' leisure portfolio in Switzerland.
- Built a C-level network across the Swiss travel industry and won major tour operators as content providers.
- Secured the leading tour operator for dynamic packaging, representing CHF 30M in business context.
Earlier
Product, e-commerce, and web delivery leadership
Managing Director at News1 AG; Senior Manager Web Delivery at cablecom; VP Product at BEYOO AG; Manager E-Commerce at Swissair AG.
Expertise
A profile shaped by travel tech, commercial leadership, and market execution.
Strategic
Operational
Industry
Education
Business, marketing, and organizational psychology foundation.
1991 - 1998
lic. rer. pol. (MBA)
University of Berne · Major in Marketing · Minor in Work & Organizational Psychology
1983 - 1989
Matura B (English)
Deutsches Gymnasium, Biel
- German Native
- English Negotiation level
- French Conversation level
Let's connect
Open to conversations in travel technology, startup ecosystems, and commercial growth.
For a full CV or a focused conversation, contact Oliver by email.
oliver.kaesermann@gmail.com