ATPI strengthens Middle East presence with head of commercial strategy appointment

Angelina Bunting has worked at Jumeirah Group and most recently Navan

ATPI Strengthens Middle East Leadership Team with Head of Commercial Strategy Appointment 

ATPI has appointed Angelina Bunting as new head of commercial strategy in the UAE to bolster its energy sector credentials in the region.

Bunting has nearly 30 years experience in the travel industry, across corporate bodies, leisure, and hospitality.

She's held positions in supply chain, customer service, and business development functions.

She joins from Navan, a Reed & Mackay company, where she was senior director, commercial & partner solutions for almost two and a half years.

Bunting said: "It's a privilege to be joining ATPI's already strong Middle East leadership team and embark on this next chapter of my career. 

"Familiar with ATPI from my years across the industry, I was always impressed by its reputable service offering, industry reputation, and commitment to integrating cutting-edge travel technology solutions.

"ATPI's approach to innovation and its drive resonated with me, and I feel that my background and personal aims aligned perfectly with what ATPI is targeting for the future. 

"I knew I would be in good hands when I joined the team, and my experience so far has exceeded my expectations - I am grateful to be part of such an inclusive, dynamic workplace culture."

She added: "I look forward to supporting ATPI build strong supplier partnerships and integrating our global strategy into Middle East operations to support and achieve operational excellence.”

ATPI believes Bunting has a "profound understanding of both supplier perspectives and the needs of corporate partners" that will allow her to "deliver exceptional service in her new role".

As part of its global presence, ATPI has significantly grown in the Middle East with offices covering the GCC, including UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and service offerings in Kurdistan and Federal Iraq.