ITM - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Head of Product & Commercial Strategy
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- Head of Business Development
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- Board Director
- Buyer
- Buyer Board Director / Head of Travel
- Global Travel Manager at Sky
Award winning Head of Global Travel responsible for a Travel, M&E and Credit Card Programme worth over $100m. Cristina has extensive management experience within the Shared Service Centre environment in the Finance and Project/Programme Management areas both in the Private and Public Sectors.
Cristina Chimenti is Global Travel Manager at Sky, and has been at the company since 2011, having picked up travel procurement in 2017. Cristina covers Sky UK, Sky Italy, and Sky Germany, with a combined yearly spend of $50m across the three territories including Sky News and Sky Sport specific programmes and manages a travel population of 31,000 people. Cristina is responsible for negotiations with hotel, airlines, rail, car hire, and taxi, and serves as the main contact with Sky's TMC. Since 2020, Cristina has included Meetings & Events and Credit Cards in her portfolio and is always working on implementing additional innovations to drive compliance and savings in the travel category. In 2020 Cristina was shortlisted as BTA "Travel Manager of the Year" and has won the ITM "Rising Star Travel Manager" of the year. Previously, she was shortlisted as "CFO of the year" at the 2018 British Accountancy Awards. Since 2020, Cristina has also been involved with ITM as a Board Director, Buyer. Cristina is also a former board member at Women in Banking and Finance (WIBF), Glasgow Print Studio and a former chair of children's arts charity Giant.
Job Titles:
- Board Director
- Buyer
- Vice President
- Buyer Board Director / VP - Global Travel Services
- Vice President, Global Travel Services, Wood PLC
Danny Cockton is Vice President, Global Travel Services, Wood PLC where his responsibilities include travel, meetings and all associated services. Prior to joining Wood, Danny held commercial roles with American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) where he was responsible for a portfolio of their largest global clients. In 2012 Danny co-founded the Business Travel People Awards and has served ITM in various capacities including as an Associate Director, since 2005.
Job Titles:
- Board Director
- Buyer
- Buyer Board Director / Vice President, Global Corporate Travel
Gemma joined Omnicom Group in 2014 bringing with her over ten years' experience in Corporate Travel Management with a background in Pharma and Professional Services. Omnicom Group is a global network of marketing communications companies, with over 70,000 employees worldwide. As Senior Director of Corporate Travel, EMEA APAC Gemma is responsible for a Travel Programme currently comprising 27 countries. The programme encompasses Air, Hotel, Rail, TMC and Traveller Security ensuring all Omnicom Group agencies benefit from group buying power, high levels of service and an efficiency that is possible from a managed Travel Programme. In her spare time Gemma is studying for an EMBA and in the time that's left enjoys escaping to remote places to climb mountains.
Having previously travelled and worked in a variety of occupations and continents, Graham joined the FCM Travel family with a strong track record of achievement in Sales, Operations and Account Management within the travel sector.
Job Titles:
- Supplier Board Director
- Supplier Board Director / Founder
Ian recently concluded his tenure at EY, where he served for over 6 years as the Global Innovation and Technology Leader. In this role, he effectively spearheaded key company and industry strategic initiatives.
Ian Spearing recently concluded his tenure at EY, where he served for over 6 years as the former Global Innovation and Technology Leader. In this role, he effectively spearheaded key company and industry strategic initiatives. Renowned for his expertise, Ian collaborated closely with startups and was acknowledged as a best practitioner by BTN in 2023. With a rich background in managing large, multi-discipline teams across innovation, technology, sales, and marketing, Ian has previously held positions at prominent companies including British Airways, Amadeus, Eurostar, and other notable technology firms. Currently serving as the Joint Vice Chair of Strategy for the ITM board, Ian actively shares his consulting experiences with corporates, suppliers, and technology providers. Simultaneously, he is engaged in co-founding a startup focused on travel profile management, leveraging his wealth of industry knowledge and entrepreneurial spirit to drive innovation in the travel sector.
Job Titles:
- Supplier Board Director
- Supplier Board Director / Chief Commercial Officer
Jackie has a demonstrated history of working in the airlines/aviation industry. Skilled in Negotiation, Sales and Change management. Jackie has a proven track record of leading and motivating large sales teams.
Job Titles:
- Supplier Board Director
- Supplier Board Director / Global Head of Indirect & Agency Sales
Jason Dunderdale is a highly accomplished sales and business development professional with a wealth of experience in the travel industry. He currently serves as the Global Head of Agency & Indirect Sales at Blacklane, where he leads the development of global partnerships and indirect sales channels.
Job Titles:
- Board Director
- Buyer
- Buyer Board Director / Director Global Procurement
Kerrie joined biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca in 2011 and is now Associate Director and global lead for Business Travel Services.
Kerrie Henshaw-Cox joined biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca in 2011 and is now Associate Director and global lead for Business Travel Services. Kerrie has overall accountability for the travel category strategy, sourcing & supplier relationships, operations & service and is responsible for travel policy, the sustainability and travel emissions programme as well as traveller duty of care. Kerrie and her team manage the business travel programme for AZ across 90 countries, partnering with one global TMC, a single online booking tool in 70 countries and a single security and health provider with worldwide cover.
Job Titles:
- Board Director
- Buyer
- Electronic Arts in 2009 As the Travel Manager for EMEA
Natalie joined Electronic Arts in 2009 as the Travel Manager for EMEA. In 2012 she was given responsibility for the Asia Pacific region and was promoted to the Global Travel manager role in 2015. Natalie is responsible for all things travel at EA.
Natalie Gardner joined Electronic Arts in 2009 as the Travel Manager for EMEA. In 2012 she was given responsibility for the Asia Pacific region and was promoted to the Global Travel manager role in 2015. Natalie is responsible for all things travel at EA, including sourcing, global travel strategy and travel initiatives to aimed at improving the traveller experience, in more than in 25 countries around the world. Natalie has over 10 years' experience in the corporate travel industry and started her Travel career in Australia before relocating to the UK. She has held a number of positions with global TMC's before transitions to the corporate Travel Management role.
Nicholas leads for EY the Lodgings category globally, and the Travel and M&E Programmes in EMEIA Developed Markets. Prior to his 5 ½ years at EY, Nicholas was EMEA Travel Manager at Chevron, and prior to that held account director roles at CWT and bmi. He lives in the south of England, having fun doing up his house with husband Andrew and cat Sherlock, and his lockdown challenge of learning to play the cello - by Zoom.
Job Titles:
- Head of Marketing & PR ( Joint )
Job Titles:
- Chairman
- Chairman / Global Director for Travel
Nikki has worked in the travel industry for 20 years, for the last 2 years as Global Director of Travel at Arcadis and for 9 years prior as the Global Head of Travel & Meetings at AIG. Her AIG journey began in Singapore where she implemented a managed travel and meetings program across Asia Pacific, followed by 2 years working in AIG's New York headquarters leading the global team before returning to the UK. Her tenure at AIG saw the travel and meetings programs globalise successfully and consistently deliver value to stakeholders, through deep/win-win strategic vendor partnerships and a keen focus on people/customers. Arcadis has not managed travel globally before, so Nikki is currently setting up a new global function and implementing a global travel program to help Arcadis achieve key strategic objectives including an ambitious Net Zero target. Prior to working at AIG Nikki held Travel Management positions with Merrill Lynch and Standard Bank in London and Citi in Singapore. Nikki is also a Director at ITM. When not working, or hanging out with her 2 kids, Nikki can probably be found on her Peloton. As a Loughborough graduate, and having played competitive level sport, Nikki remains a sport and exercise enthusiast.
Nikki has held diverse roles at multiple TMCs and has served as the Global Travel Manager for multinational corporations. Most recently, she spearheaded the globalisation and digital transformation of Fujitsu's travel program.
Job Titles:
- Supplier Board Director
- Supplier Board Director / Regional Vice President - Supplier Management ( EMEA )
- Vice President of Global Supplier Strategy for EMEA at SAP Concur
Paul is the VP of Global Supplier Strategy for EMEA at SAP Concur. He is responsible for ensuring successful travel supplier partnerships for Concur Travel and Concur TripLink solutions that result in new business and customer retention at SAP Concur.
Paul Dear is the Vice President of Global Supplier Strategy for EMEA at SAP Concur. He is responsible for ensuring successful travel supplier partnerships for Concur Travel and Concur TripLink solutions that result in new business and customer retention at SAP Concur. Paul's career has spanned various roles in the corporate travel industry, acting as a global consultant, managing commercial development, retaining finance positions and leading supplier initiatives. Prior to joining SAP Concur, Paul was the Director of Supplier and Industry Affairs at HRG where he led the strategy for travel suppliers and trade organisations. As the Director for the Global Consulting division, he focused on supporting strategic customers to achieve cost savings and optimise their Travel and Expense (T&E) programmes globally. Paul is a Qualified Accountant, he resides near Ascot, England with his wife and two children.
Job Titles:
- Supplier Board Director
- Supplier Board Director / Founder & Director
Richard is a London based airline consultant who has worked in a wide variety of markets in Europe, North America and Asia. He has spent most of his career working for British Airways and has sat on a number of boards including airlines, tour operators and Chambers of Commerce. He now runs his own consultancy and coaching business, Tailwind Advisory.
Job Titles:
- Senior Manager
- Supplier Board Director
- Supplier Board Director / Senior Vice President Client Solutions
Samantha has excelled in a range of roles across a number of sectors within the travel industry. Uniquely experienced in both complex operational and commercial positions.
Samantha is a senior manager who has excelled in a range of roles across a number of sectors within the travel industry. Uniquely experienced in both complex operational and commercial positions Samantha's current role of General Manager for CIBT UK provides oversight and leadership for the business as it evolves in a post-pandemic world and shapes itself for the future needs of travel.
Job Titles:
- Head of Marketing & PR ( Joint )
Drawing on over 20 years' experience in business travel, Scott has held senior positions in the TMC, airline and travel technology sector. He is passionate about what he does, speaking at many industry events and is instrumental in various industry judging panels. Scott writes a bi-monthly column for Buying Business Travel, the Business Travel Magazine and Business Travel campaign sharing his insights and experience.
Job Titles:
- Head of Events and Partnerships
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- SilverDoor 's CEO
- Supplier Board Director
- Supplier Board Director / Group CEO
As SilverDoor's CEO, Stuart is responsible for the operation and performance of the combined businesses, with a specific focus on delivering the group's growth strategies. He also leads the group businesses in their professional ethics and working environments.
Sue joined Ingka Group as Global Meetings and Travel Manager on 1st June 2021 bringing nearly 20 years' experience in the travel and meetings industry from both the agency and corporate side. While previously based in the UK, Sue and her partner relocated to Malmo, Sweden at the end of September. Prior to Ingka Sue spent the last 8 years responsible for travel, corporate events, hospitality and travel procurement in the financial services industry.
Job Titles:
- Board Director
- Buyer
- Corporate Travel Specialist
Wayne is a corporate travel specialist with over 26 years experience. Wayne has helped companies gain control and visibility of their travel programme to maximise a return on their investment.