After two and a half years in the role, Giovana Jannuzzelli left her position as managing director Alagev, and brought Luana Nogueira, who took over the chair last week, the golfer. A travel expert and postgraduate in travel planning and marketing, the professional has experience both on the client side, working as a travel manager at Siemens and on the TMC side, leaving Voetur to face the challenge at the unit.
«With Giovana’s departure, several names were brought up by the board. I then went through a selection process, competing with other applicants, until I was selected. I was very happy with the nomination, I saw it as a great opportunity to develop my career. I am happy that the role of women in the company continues and that this experience will be a highlight to empower other women,» says Luana in an exclusive interview with PANROTAS portal.
With strategic planning until the year 2028, the executive committee will continue the previous management and what is already planned, always with the aim of contributing to the development of the association. She guarantees that there will be no interruption in management and rather a continuation of the «brilliant work developed by Giovana». It is also aimed to continue the development of non-profit organizations, as well as a community chain in the travel and corporate events sector.
As news, the new manager reveals that the organization has created a new event focused on the NDC, which will take place on Wednesday (25), focusing on business trips. There will also be another meeting in the ESG Hub, with a morning of discussion focusing on the agenda of this idea formed by three pillars. And finally, the unit will hold the final global community meeting, now with Luana at the helm. After that, the full focus is on the 19th edition of Lacte, which will take place in February 2024.
«Registration is open and free for tour operators. It is essential for the success of the event to have as many registered professionals as possible. We also continue to organize the event and attract sponsorships. Lacte aims to bring the market to the cause of our sector. That’s why the complete involvement of all professionals in the chain is important,» he points out.
Ability to come up with creative solutions
With experience in the sector, Luana Nogueira believes that through her professional background she will bring interest, energy and creativity to Alagev and contribute to solutions for the main pain points of the market.
«I am a person who looks for solutions. In addition to problem solving, I have been challenged throughout my career to solve problems with highly creative solutions and think outside the box. With a more macroeconomic, holistic view, I have worked in various parts and aspects, always trying to develop the market,» he says.
«I have great things to offer. I will also cater to the market, speak, have that diplomatic power to speak up and come up with what is best for our sector, association, supporters, partners and mostly partners,» he concludes.