Sean Lutkenhouse

Sean Lutkenhouse has a diverse work experience spanning over several companies in the aviation and tourism industry. Sean currently holds the position of Director Partnerships & Distribution, Americas at Tourism Australia, a role they started in September 2022. Prior to this, they worked at American Airlines as the Corporate Sales Team Leader, Corporate Channel Lead - West from October 2020 to September 2022.

Before their time at American Airlines, Lutkenhouse worked at Air New Zealand as the Director Sales, USA from June 2018 to September 2020. In this role, they successfully grew a $260M portfolio by 12%+ through strategic sales and marketing plans. Sean also managed a team of 24 professionals and increased yields by 22% through refined strategies.

Before Air New Zealand, they held various roles at Virgin Australia, starting as a National Account Manager from September 2008 to November 2010. Sean then moved on to become the Manager Leisure Sales, North America from November 2010 to November 2012, and later the Director Leisure Sales, Americas from November 2012 to January 2017. During their tenure at Virgin Australia, they managed a team of four and drove a $100M+ revenue growth. Additionally, they negotiated and structured over 100 contracts annually, saving an average of 4% through cost reduction models. Furthermore, they implemented a joint venture with Delta Air Lines valued at $20M across 40+ new global deals.

Lutkenhouse started their career at United Airlines as an Account Executive from May 2005 to June 2008. Prior to that, they worked at Deutsch as an Account Executive - Expedia Inc from June 2002 to May 2005. In this role, they managed a $50M budget, oversaw print and media campaigns, and executed successful sweepstakes.

Overall, Sean Lutkenhouse has extensive experience in sales and leadership roles within the aviation and tourism industry, consistently achieving revenue growth and implementing strategic initiatives.

Sean Lutkenhouse attended the University of Southern California from 1998 to 2002, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. Sean studied Communication, Business, and Marketing during this time.