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Robert Popow

Robert Popow

Chandler

Summary

Results-driven professional with extensive experience in transportation optimization and strategic planning. Known for leading complex operations during high-profile events, achieving significant improvements in efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction. Prepared to leverage expertise in logistics management to drive impactful results.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development Manager

TYR LOKI, LLC
Chandler
04.2008 - Current
  • Incorporated entity involved in providing contract services in independent event management.

DIRECTOR – Marketing Partner Coach Program

On Location Events
Paris
01.2023 - 09.2024
  • Established partnership with Organizing Committee for design and delivery of Marketing Partner Coach Program.
  • Liaised with stakeholders and commercial partners to coordinate transportation requirements.

TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR

VISA, GMR, SportsMark
Chandler
03.2008 - 09.2022
  • Directed transportation operations for Visa during five Olympic Games, including 2021 Tokyo and 2016 Rio.
  • Led initiatives to optimize transportation resources during 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics
    Managed transportation logistics for Bell Canada at 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics.
    Oversaw strategic planning and execution of transportation services for 2014 Sochi Olympics.
    Coordinated comprehensive transportation strategies for 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics under Visa.

TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR

Visa, GMR, SportsMark
Chandler
03.2006 - 08.2018
  • Led transportation operations for Visa during 2018 World Cup, as well as overseeing logistics for 2014 World Cup Preliminary and Final rounds in Rio, Brazil, and 2010 World Cup Preliminary and Final rounds in South Africa. Held same position for Gillette at 2006 World Cup Finals in Berlin.

SENIOR TRANSPORTATION MANAGER

GMR, SportsMark
Chandler
03.2000 - 03.2006

Served as Senior Transportation Manager for Visa during 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy, and 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.

Acted as Senior Transportation Manager for Sun Microsystems at 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah, and for Holden at 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia.

Skills

  • Transportation optimization
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Logistics management
  • Customer relationship management
  • Strategic planning
  • Decision making
  • Problem solving
  • Team collaboration

Timeline

DIRECTOR – Marketing Partner Coach Program

On Location Events
01.2023 - 09.2024

Business Development Manager

TYR LOKI, LLC
04.2008 - Current

TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR

VISA, GMR, SportsMark
03.2008 - 09.2022

TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR

Visa, GMR, SportsMark
03.2006 - 08.2018

SENIOR TRANSPORTATION MANAGER

GMR, SportsMark
03.2000 - 03.2006
Robert Popow