Carlson Wagonlit Travel has appointed Bindu Bhatia as managing director, Asia Pacific.
He will join on September 1, taking over from Kai Chan, who will be leaving the company after making significant contributions during her five-year tenure.
"Asia Pacific is the world’s fastest-growing market for corporate travel – there are huge opportunities here," said CEO Kurt Ekert.
"Bindu is perfect for her new role: with her proven entrepreneurial skills, commercial savvy, and deep understanding of the global travel market, she will hit the ground running."
Bhatia has been with the company for more than 20 years, most recently serving as senior vice president, global program management, looking after CWT’s biggest global clients.
Reporting to Kelly Kuhn, chief customer officer, she will soon be relocating to CWT’s Asia Pacific headquarters in Singapore, where she will have responsibility for approximately 3,000 people across nine countries.
Ann Marie Stone will be taking over Bindu’s current role, reporting to Cathy Voss, executive vice president, global program solutions.
She has been with the company since 2000, most recently serving as vice president, global program management.
