Fernando Gagliardi

Fernando Gagliardi has over 10 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Fernando started their career at Marriott Brasil as an Account Manager from 2003 to 2005. Fernando then moved on to Gran Meliá Mofarrej as a Sales & Marketing Manager from 2005 to 2007. In 2007, they became the Managing Director at Top Seller Soluções em Turismo before transitioning to become a Professor at SENAC from 2007 to 2010. From 2009 to 2011, they served as the National Sales Manager for Brazil at Meliá Hotels International. Fernando then became the Director of Sales - Brazil at Meliá Hotels International from 2011 to 2012. From 2012 to the present, Fernando has held the role of Area Director of Sales & Distribution, Brazil at Meliá Hotels International, where they are responsible for business development and leading a 45-person sales team. Fernando is also a member of the Regional Executive Committee with direct reporting to the Regional Vice-President.

Fernando Gagliardi has a diverse education history. Fernando obtained a degree in Law / Business Administration for Tourism and Hospitality from Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de São Paulo (USP) between 1993 and 1997. Fernando also completed a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree and a Bachelor's degree in Law from USP during the same period. Additionally, they pursued a specialization in Administration - Tourism and Hospitality at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas from 1999 to 2001.