Senior Vice President Europe
CurrentFull P&L Responsibility for Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, UK)
Oct 2024 - Present
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Senior Vice President Operations EMEA at Avis Budget Group
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Rome, Latium, Italy
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Gianluca Testa is listed as Senior Vice President Operations EMEA at Avis Budget Group at Avis Budget Group, based in Rome, Latium, Italy. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Gianluca Testa.
Gianluca Testa previously worked as Senior Vice President Europe at Avis Budget Group and Managing Director, Southern Europe, the U.K. and European Central Operations at Avis Budget Group. Gianluca Testa holds Training Program, Innovative Leadership from Insead.
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About Gianluca Testa
With 25+ years of experience in Avis Budget Group, I serve as Managing Director across four countries: Italy, Spain, Portugal, and the United Kingdom.I embrace an empathetic leadership model, and believe that a "people-centric" paradigm is fundamental for business success. I'm always open to connecting and sharing experiences from this journey.
Listed skills include Automotive, Fleet Management, Vehicles, Operations Management, and 28 others.
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Managing Director, Southern Europe, The U.K. And European Central Operations
Jan 2022 - Oct 2024
Managing Director Southern Europe (Italy, Spain And Portugal)
- Managing Director Southern Europe (Italy, Spain and Portugal)KEY ACTIVITIES
- Creation of the Region and of an high performing team, achieving a saving of 2.5M€
- Business development through the acquisition of Turiscar & Turisprime, local business in Portugal, in order to expand our corporate blueprint and our market share.
- Turnaround of the Spanish business from negative to positive EBITDA and EBITDA margin improvement in Portugal, by 200 bpDigital transformation of the customer journey through Digital, Messenger and Voice check in.
Jan 2018 - Feb 2022
Managing Director Italy
- KEY ACTIVITIES
- Running a multi-Brand business. 5 Brands with diverse customer base, from local to international, from leisure to corporate travel, and light commercial vehicles
- Business development through M&A. Purchased and integrated Maggiore & Amico Blu, purchased Morini.
- Significant improvement of customer satisfaction, through the implementation of operational excellence programs, and employee-engagement through well being and work-life balance programs
Apr 2015 - Dec 2017
Managing Director Southern Europe
Oct 2013 - Apr 2015
Operations Director For Emea Region Avis Budget Group
- To manage the operations across EMEA RegionMain achievements:
- Fleet assets utilization improved by 230 basis points in 2013, which resulted in a 8M€ decrease in costs
- Productivity improved by 8% in the last Quarter, with 500 managers trained on Operation Excellence
- Ancillary Services Revenue increased by 15% on Prior Year, with a total contribution of 12M€
Aug 2012 - Oct 2013
Interim Pdg France
- French Country Manager, managed the P&L of the French market, 1300 people, 400 millions euro turnover a yearMain accomplishments:
- 400M€ turnover managed
- Successful negotiation with Unions, 45 jobs impacted
- Successful acquisition of the biggest B2B account in the European car rental market, worth 15M€ of additional revenue
Feb 2012 - Jul 2012
Operation Director France
- Managed the Operations in the French market, 1000 people, 570 stationsMain accomplishments:
- Fleet Utilization increased from 69% to 74%
- OPS staff productivity increased by an average of 3% per year
- Deep review of the network. The scope covered 27% of the corporate stores, (23 closed, 19 transformed into agents or licensees), which resulted in 1.1M€ of additional profit
- Ancillary Revenue grew by an average of 8% per year, resulting in 7M€ of additional revenue
Nov 2008 - Feb 2012
Operation Director Italy
May 2003 - Oct 2008
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Gianluca Testa education
Training Program, Innovative Leadership
Insead
Training Program, Strategic Leadership
Hult Ashridge Executive Education
Master'S Degree, Business/Managerial Economics
Sapienza Università Di Roma
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What company does Gianluca Testa work for?
Gianluca Testa works for Avis Budget Group.
What is Gianluca Testa's role at Avis Budget Group?
Gianluca Testa is listed as Senior Vice President Operations EMEA at Avis Budget Group at Avis Budget Group.
Where is Gianluca Testa based?
Gianluca Testa is based in Rome, Latium, Italy while working with Avis Budget Group.
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Gianluca Testa has worked for Avis Budget Group and Avis Budget Group Emea.
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Gianluca Testa holds Training Program, Innovative Leadership from Insead.
What skills is Gianluca Testa known for?
Gianluca Testa is listed with skills including Automotive, Fleet Management, Vehicles, Operations Management, Customer Satisfaction, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, and Customer Service.
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