Gillian Tans

Gillian Tans

Keynote Speaker: President at VanMoof, Former CEO at Booking.com, and Founder of DiversityHero

Gillian Tans Biography

Gillian Tans is a Dutch businesswoman who was Booking.com’s Chief Executive Officer, appointed in April 2016 and stepped down in June 2019. She was responsible for the global strategy and operations of Booking.com, including the management of all business units within the organization. Since stepping down as CEO, Tans has served as Booking.com’s Chairwoman, and advises the company’s leadership on the long-term vision and operations for the business as well as key growth initiatives.

Previously, Tans served as Booking.com’s President and Chief Operating Officer, a role she had held since 2011, as well as other positions running of Booking.com’s Global Sales, Operations, IT, Content and Customer Care departments. During her tenure, Booking.com advanced its operations and sales across more than 224 countries and territories.

Before joining Booking.com, Tans spent four years with the international Golden Tulip Worldwide hotel group, where she served as Product Manager, Marketing Manager and Director of Sales. She also worked for the Intercontinental Hotel Group and with several independent hotels. Tans began her career at Hershey Entertainment and Resorts in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and is a graduate of the Hotel Management School in Middelburg, Netherlands. She speaks English, Dutch, German and French.

Tans was ranked by the organization Inspiring Fifty on their 50 Most Inspirational Women in Dutch Technology list.

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Gillian Tans Videos

Gillian Tans & Lauren Valbert (Booking.com & Edelman) on Future ...
The Future Of Travel Technology
Gillian Tans (Booking.com) on Running A 15000+ Employee ...

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What topics does Gillian Tans speak about?

Gillian Tans is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Leadership, Business Leadership, Influential Women, Women's Empowerment, Women in Business, Female Leadership, Technology and E-Commerce.

Where does Gillian Tans travel from?

Gillian Tans generally travels from Amsterdam, Netherlands and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Gillian Tans?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Gillian Tans for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Gillian Tans for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Gillian Tans or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Gillian Tans is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Leadership and Business Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Gillian Tans for live events is $50,000 - $100,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Gillian Tans generally travels from Amsterdam, Netherlands and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Nicole Yeary, Dr. Rumman Chowdhury and Sharon Gai. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Gillian Tans for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/09/2024.

Gillian Tans Videos

Gillian Tans & Lauren Valbert (Booking.com & Edelman) on Future ...
The Future Of Travel Technology
Gillian Tans (Booking.com) on Running A 15000+ Employee ...

Gillian Tans News

  • How do I book Gillian Tans to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Gillian Tans for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Gillian Tans, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Gillian Tans or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Gillian Tans for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Gillian Tans, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $50,000 - $100,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Gillian Tans, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Gillian Tans speak about?

    Gillian Tans is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Leadership, Business Leadership, Influential Women, Women's Empowerment, Women in Business, Female Leadership, Technology and E-Commerce.
  • Where does Gillian Tans travel from?

    Gillian Tans generally travels from Amsterdam, Netherlands and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Gillian Tans?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Gillian Tans for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Gillian Tans for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Gillian Tans or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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