PATRICK O'BRIEN

Director of Global Sales and Business Development

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Patrick has joined Hickory Global Partners as Director of Global Sales and Business Development, bringing over 30 years of distinguished experience in the travel industry. His career spans leadership roles at iconic airlines such as Trans World Airlines, US Airways, American Airlines, and Qatar Airways, where he consistently excelled in driving business growth and fostering key relationships.

Patrick has held pivotal positions including Manager of Corporate Sales, Manager of Agency Programs, and Director of Strategic Accounts. These roles allowed him to develop and execute innovative strategies that enhanced corporate travel programs, strengthened agency partnerships, and expanded market presence. His expertise encompasses diverse travel segments, including corporate travel, agency relations, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE).

As Director of Global Sales and Business Development at Hickory Global Partners, Patrick will utilize his deep industry knowledge and proven leadership to enhance sales strategies, build lasting partnerships, and drive exceptional value for members and partners worldwide. His addition reflects Hickory’s commitment to strengthening its global footprint and delivering unmatched service excellence.