Head of Industry and Government Affairs USA

Job Title

Head of Industry and Government Affairs USA External Job Title: Head of Industry and Government Affairs USA

Position type

Full-time, permanent

Location

United States – Washington DC

Job family

Industry and Government Affairs

About Your Business Area/Department

Amadeus IT Group is a Spanish-headquartered travel technology company, listed on the Spanish stock exchange and headquartered in Madrid. It provides the technology that connects the travel ecosystem — distribution and booking platforms for airlines, hotels, travel agencies and other travel providers, plus IT solutions such as passenger service, departure control and hospitality systems.

Operating globally across airlines, airports, hotels, rail and travel sellers, its technology supports a large share of the world's travel bookings and traveler journeys every year.

Amadeus' Industry and Government Affairs team anticipates, shapes and responds to the regulatory, policy and institutional developments that affect our business. Working hand in hand with Business Units, Legal, Corporate Strategy and Corporate Communications, the team represents Amadeus with governments, regulators, trade associations, diplomatic services and industry coalitions around the world. In the United States, one of our most strategically important markets, the team protects Amadeus' market access and competitive position, reduces regulatory uncertainty and turns institutional intelligence into commercial advantage.

Summary of the role

As Head of Industry and Government Affairs USA, you will define and execute Amadeus' US industry, regulatory and government affairs strategy. You will own senior external engagement with institutional decision makers, trade associations, Congressional and Senate stakeholders, diplomatic services and relevant US public bodies, and you will drive internal alignment on Amadeus' positions across Business Units, Legal, Corporate Strategy and Corporate Commu