Connecting People, Cultures + Economies: An Insight View into the Lufthansa Group

The World Affairs Council of Charlotte (WACC) is thrilled to extend a very special invitation to you for an unforgettable evening of insightful discussions and networking opportunities. In partnership with the esteemed The N.C. Zeitgeist Foundation, we are proud to present the CEO Series Dinner featuring Dirk Janzen, an influential figure from Lufthansa Group.

At this exclusive CEO Series Dinner, you will have the rare privilege to gain profound insights into the world of Lufthansa Group and their unwavering commitment to connecting people, cultures, and economies. Dirk Janzen is responsible for global market strategy, joint ventures, as well as passenger sales across North and South America for Lufthansa. He will provide an intimate and enlightening view into the airline’s journey as a world class airline, the future of air travel, and what it means for people around the world.

Lufthansa Group, as a leading force in the European aviation industry, has continuously paved the way for innovation, sustainable growth, and fostering global collaborations. Dirk Janzen’s expertise and experiences in steering Lufthansa through the challenges and opportunities of the airline industry are sure to inspire and captivate every attendee.

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Program Information: 

Date:
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Dinner and Presentation
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location:
Dressler’s Metropolitan (1100 Metropolitan Ave #125, Charlotte, NC 28204)
Cost: 
$70 (WACC Member Rate) | $85 (Non-Member Rate)
Includes pre-dinner cocktails, salad, entrée, dessert, wine during dinner, and coffee service

  • For non-online payments, please call 704-687-7762
  • Mail your check to (World Affairs Council of Charlotte, 9201 University City Blvd., CHHS 227, Charlotte, NC 28223)

 

 

 

Biography: 

Dirk Janzen is the Vice President Sales, The Americas, Lufthansa Group Airlines.  Beginning this position on September 1st,  2022 and based in New York, Janzen is responsible for Global Market Strategy,  Joint Ventures, as well as Passenger Sales across North and South America.

Mr. Janzen brings to this position a  wealth of aviation and international business experience, with 22 years working across sales, revenue management, distribution and ancillary/retail. Prior to assuming this role, he served as Vice President, Ancillary and Retail Management, leading a team of over one-hundred employees throughout Frankfurt, Zurich, Vienna and Brussels, where he managed ancillary revenue, non-air partnerships and retail business for the Lufthansa Group airlines and Miles & More.

Dirk Janzen began his career with the Lufthansa Group in 2000, first as a member of the company’s general management graduate program, followed by eight years in the U.S., where he eventually became Director, Leisure & Online Sales, North America.

From 2010 to 2017, Janzen moved to Germany to assume various sales roles in Lufthansa’s headquarters, including Senior Director, Sales, Germany, leading the sales team in Lufthansa’s home market. In 2017, Janzen stepped into the role of Vice President Pricing, Revenue Management & Distribution for one of Lufthansa’s subsidiaries, Brussels Airlines, based in Brussels. In January 2020, Janzen was named Vice President Revenue Management, Commercial Steering & Embedding for Brussels Airlines, and became a member of the extended management board. In this capacity, he was also responsible for the airline’s commercial restart following the COVID-19 European flight suspensions.

Dirk Janzen received his Master’s degree (Diplom-Kaufmann) in Business from the University of Regensburg in Germany and holds an MBA from Murray State University in Kentucky. In 2017 he completed the London Business School’s Advanced Development Program (ADP).