Amadeus recently announced the appointment of David Vidal as new general director for Spain and Portugal starting January 1, 2026. Vidal, who currently serves as the company’s commercial director in these countries, will assume this new role, replacing Christian Boutin.
Christian Boutin, who has held the position of general director in Spain and Portugal, will move to lead a new global responsibility at Amadeus Hospitality, where he will be in charge of managing strategic clients. During his six years in office, Boutin has been a key figure in growth and innovation in both markets, according to the technology firm.
In the words of Amadeus, Boutin has been fundamental to the company and is expected to continue adding value in his new role. On the other hand, with the appointment of Vidal as the new general director, it is expected that under his leadership relationships with clients and partners will be strengthened, new goals will be achieved and digital transformation in the travel experience will be promoted.
David Vidal has an extensive career of almost 19 years at Amadeus, where he has played key roles in the commercial area, as well as in customer and account management. Before joining Amadeus, Vidal also worked as an account manager at companies such as Viva Tours and Air Europa, which has given him extensive experience in the travel and tourism sector.
The appointment of David Vidal as CEO for Spain and Portugal represents an important step in Amadeus’ strategy to continue leading technology innovation for the travel industry. His experience and leadership are viewed as critical assets to the company’s continued growth and success in these key markets.