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Empowering Organizations Through Commercial Excellence, Strategic Partnerships & Digital Innovation

Building high-performance commercial organizations that drive sustainable growth through strategic thinking, operational excellence, and transformative leadership.

Building High-Performance Commercial Organizations

Dedicated to supporting organizations, executive boards, and commercial teams to:

  • Drive revenue growth through strategic partnerships and enterprise sales

  • Transform business models with recurring revenue and SaaS monetization

  • Lead digital transformation initiatives powered by AI and automation

  • Build and mentor high-performing cross-functional teams

  • Create win-win alliances across competitors and ecosystem partners

Global Impact Snapshot

15+ Years | 3 Continents | 7 Industries

Woodrow Oldford  Destination Development & Tourism Strategy Executive
Woodrow Oldford  Destination Development & Tourism Strategy Executive

Regions of Impact

Europe (Portugal, Spain), Middle East (UAE, GCC), Africa

Industries Served

Telecommunications, SaaS, Aviation, Technology, Cybersecurity, Consumer Electronics, Biometrics

Key Clients

e&, Vodafone, Salesforce, Embraer, Vision-Box, Samsung, Siemens

Executive Capability Alignment

Defining Key Executive Roles Delivering Measurable Impact Across Destination Strategy, Branding, and Tourism Development

Woodrow Oldford  Destination Development & Tourism Strategy Executive
Woodrow Oldford  Destination Development & Tourism Strategy Executive
Tourism Strategy Advisor – National Government or Giga Project

Why: With over 20 years of experience advising national tourism authorities and giga-projects, I am equipped to design and implement tourism strategies aligned with Vision 2030 and international benchmarks. I’ve led projects across LATAM, GCC, and Canada, delivering comprehensive masterplans, KPIs, and governance frameworks for multi-stakeholder ecosystems.

Woodrow Oldford  Destination Development & Tourism Strategy Executive
Woodrow Oldford  Destination Development & Tourism Strategy Executive
Chief Marketing Officer (Tourism) – Destination or Investment Entity

Why: I bring global expertise in destination branding, campaign execution, and tourism economics. As Acting CEO and CMO of Panama’s DMO, I delivered AED 5.8B+ in tourism impact, formed strategic alliances, and tripled visitor stay duration. My leadership bridges national policy with global promotion.

Woodrow Oldford  Destination Development & Tourism Strategy Executive
Woodrow Oldford  Destination Development & Tourism Strategy Executive
Director of Destination Development – Giga Project or Government Holding

Why: I specialise in turning undeveloped areas into investment-ready, experience-driven destinations. I’ve created 60–90-page blueprints for airport, heritage, and desert tourism projects, including infrastructure, regulatory, and investment planning. My cross-functional project leadership ensures vision-to-execution alignment.

Woodrow Oldford  Destination Development & Tourism Strategy Executive
Woodrow Oldford  Destination Development & Tourism Strategy Executive
Head of Destination Marketing Organization (DMO)

Why: I have built DMOs from the ground up, as seen in my leadership at Promtur Panama and Red Sea Global. My experience spans strategic planning, brand architecture, team structuring, and funding mechanisms. I can operationalise tourism policy through scalable DMO infrastructure.

Woodrow Oldford  Destination Development & Tourism Strategy Executive
Woodrow Oldford  Destination Development & Tourism Strategy Executive
Public-Private Tourism Consultant – Government or Holding Entity

Why: I’ve worked at the intersection of government policy and private investment across LATAM and GCC. I structure investment zones, secure stakeholder alignment, and build frameworks for tourism PPPs. My advisory work with Tier 1 consultancies ensures execution-ready policy design.

Woodrow Oldford  Destination Development & Tourism Strategy Executive
Woodrow Oldford  Destination Development & Tourism Strategy Executive
Director of Visitor Experience – Smart Tourism or Cultural District

Why: I embed experience design into destination development, merging physical infrastructure with emotional storytelling. From Banff to the GCC, I’ve integrated digital platforms, journey mapping, and CX models that increase visitor yield, brand loyalty, and cultural retention.

Woodrow Oldford  Destination Development & Tourism Strategy Executive
Woodrow Oldford  Destination Development & Tourism Strategy Executive
Destination Branding Consultant – National, Regional, or Resort-Level

Why: I have delivered destination brand architecture in markets ranging from mountain resorts to emerging nations. My frameworks link branding with investment messaging, community activation, and experience economy metrics. I elevate destinations from unknown to unforgettable.

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