Duncan Bureau
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Duncan has extensive experience in the travel and tourism industry and has been privileged to work at some of the world’s top airline groups. His success in the airline industry can be attributed to developing and sustaining relationships within all areas of within the airline including sales, marketing, finance, airport operations, accounting, financial operations and trade partnerships. Duncan's passion is creating teams that are driven by opportunity rather than entitlement. Previous roles include;
- Vice President WestJet Airlines Group
- Senior Vice President Malaysia Airlines
- Vice President Air Canada
- President Air Canada Rouge
- Senior Vice President Etihad Airlines Group
- Co-Founder / CCO Canada Jetlines
- Chief Commercial Officer Farenexus
- Chief Revenue Officer - Co Founder Travelkore
He is a seasoned C-Level Executive with over 25 years experience in the Travel and Tourism sector including airlines, tour operators, private charter company, Travel technology, and MRO's leading teams that included sales, operations, finance, marketing performance measurement, revenue management and distribution. Duncan is focused on delivering improved sales results, revenue management, operating efficiencies, and increased customer profitability. He transforms vision into strategy and action by delivering effective solutions through driving change and innovation.
He is a graduate of the University of Lethbridge with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree, Accounting and Finance. Notable accomplishments for Duncan include Travel Pulse Canada Travel Person of the year 2018, PAXNews Travel Personality of the Year 2017, Top 50 Airline Influencers in Asia, Terrapin 2013, Top 25 Airline Executives in North America BTN Washington D.C. 2008 and Contributing Author to “Book It: The Art of Sales” Dale Exton and Friends. Duncan contributed to lead revenue growth from $300 million to over $4 billion in top line revenue at WestJet Airlines and Lead revenue growth from $12B to $18B Air Canada top line revenue.He also significantly improved profitability of Malaysian Airlines and started up LorEau Aviation (Aviation consulting firm, private jet service, and MRO).
Professional activities for Duncan include being a Board Member (past and present) with Klosebuy, Maestro Technologies Canada UAE Business Counsel, Canadian Indian Business Counsel and Crown Aviation Holdings. He was a previous Vice-Chair with Waterstone Capital, Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures. He was also previously a committee member of Canada Tourism Commission (CTC), Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) and Corporate Culture Awards Canada. Duncan was also a guest lecturer at McMaster University.
- Vice President WestJet Airlines Group
- Senior Vice President Malaysia Airlines
- Vice President Air Canada
- President Air Canada Rouge
- Senior Vice President Etihad Airlines Group
- Co-Founder / CCO Canada Jetlines
- Chief Commercial Officer Farenexus
- Chief Revenue Officer - Co Founder Travelkore
He is a seasoned C-Level Executive with over 25 years experience in the Travel and Tourism sector including airlines, tour operators, private charter company, Travel technology, and MRO's leading teams that included sales, operations, finance, marketing performance measurement, revenue management and distribution. Duncan is focused on delivering improved sales results, revenue management, operating efficiencies, and increased customer profitability. He transforms vision into strategy and action by delivering effective solutions through driving change and innovation.
He is a graduate of the University of Lethbridge with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree, Accounting and Finance. Notable accomplishments for Duncan include Travel Pulse Canada Travel Person of the year 2018, PAXNews Travel Personality of the Year 2017, Top 50 Airline Influencers in Asia, Terrapin 2013, Top 25 Airline Executives in North America BTN Washington D.C. 2008 and Contributing Author to “Book It: The Art of Sales” Dale Exton and Friends. Duncan contributed to lead revenue growth from $300 million to over $4 billion in top line revenue at WestJet Airlines and Lead revenue growth from $12B to $18B Air Canada top line revenue.He also significantly improved profitability of Malaysian Airlines and started up LorEau Aviation (Aviation consulting firm, private jet service, and MRO).
Professional activities for Duncan include being a Board Member (past and present) with Klosebuy, Maestro Technologies Canada UAE Business Counsel, Canadian Indian Business Counsel and Crown Aviation Holdings. He was a previous Vice-Chair with Waterstone Capital, Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures. He was also previously a committee member of Canada Tourism Commission (CTC), Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) and Corporate Culture Awards Canada. Duncan was also a guest lecturer at McMaster University.