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Ex-CWT chief joins BCD Travel
Monday, 09 Jun, 2006
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Travis Tanner, CEO of Carlson Wagonlit Travel for six years until 1999, has been named as executive vice-president of global sales for BCD Travel.
He will lead the global sales team for the Dutch-based travel management company and joins from Sky Chefs where he was COO for the Americas.
Former head of global sales Mary Ellen George is to head the company’s newly-created global consulting practice.
BCD’s CEO Mike Buckman said: “Travis has a proven track record of achievements as CEO, COO and EVP of Fortune 500 and large privately held companies and BCD Travel will benefit from his extensive leadership skills. His experience will enable us to move quickly as we capitalise on our successful global launch.”
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