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New global supplier relations VP for Amex
American Express Business Travel has promoted Michael Qualantone to vice president and general manager, Global Supplier Relations.
He replaces Andrew Winterton, who has taken another position outside of the company.
Qualantone was previously vice president, Client Services Group, for Amex.
In his new role, he will manage and direct all strategic relationships with global supplier partners, including airlines, hotel and car companies, tour operators and cruise lines, plus technology providers.
He reports directly to Charles Petruccelli, president, American Express Global Travel Services.
“I look forward to this new phase in my American Express career, as the business travel industry is once again at a critical crossroad where supplier business models are being challenged and new strategies are needed to remain relevant,†said Qualantone.
By Bev Fearis
Bev
Editor in chief Bev Fearis has been a travel journalist for 25 years. She started her career at Travel Weekly, where she became deputy news editor, before joining Business Traveller as deputy editor and launching the magazine’s website. She has also written travel features, news and expert comment for the Guardian, Observer, Times, Telegraph, Boundless and other consumer titles and was named one of the top 50 UK travel journalists by the Press Gazette.
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