Annick Vandorpe is manager, IP value creation and strategy at Amadeus, a global leader in travel IT, where she works at the intersection of intellectual property, business strategy, and innovation. Within Amadeus’ intellectual property function, she leads cross functional initiatives to build, structure, and evolve IP portfolios aligned with business priorities, supporting strategic decision making across product, R&D, legal, finance, and communications teams. With more than a decade of experience in intellectual property, Annick has held roles spanning patent engineering, IP management, and strategic IP value creation. Her work focuses on designing IP portfolios that support competitive positioning and long term business objectives, and on translating complex IP assets into clear, business relevant insights for leadership decision making. Before joining Amadeus, Annick built an international career in journalism, a background that continues to shape her ability to communicate complex technical and strategic topics to diverse stakeholders.