Vincent Coste

Vincent Coste International senior executive with extensive experience in delivering profitable growth and improving performance in the Aviation Industry. Vincent Coste  has worked across 7 countries in different continents.
I have effectively led large teams of people in both commercial and general management positions in large multinational groups (Air France-KLM, Qatar Airways and now Kenya Airways). My main focus is to achieve ambitious revenue and cost targets in highly competitive environments by creating effective and motivated teams dedicated to revenue growth across all channels. I have driven innovation and change in all my roles by successfully involving all the key players (including top management) around key goals. My main strengths are enthusiasm and consistency.

Leadership
Strong track record of success in leading and transforming organizations to meet and exceed revenue targets in highly competitive environments. Ability to translate a business vision into an operational plan and to motivate internal teams and partners.

Sales & Marketing
Building, implementing and following up efficient marketing and sales plans in multichannel environments: E-commerce and internet enabled distribution, corporate segment, agents and brokers. Negotiation of complex deals: multi-millions corporate contracts (France, Europe, USA, Latin America, Asia) and strategic incentive contracts with key distributors.

International focus
During my years with Air France KLM, I covered the European continent as well as the US and Latin American marketplaces. At Qatar Airways, I was responsible of the Middle East, Asia, and the South West Pacific regions. Since I started at Kenya Airways, I cover the Globe with a strong focus on Africa.