American Express Global Business Travel Announces New CEO
22 August 2016 - 5:01AM
Business Wire
Industry veteran Doug Anderson joins GBT to
accelerate next phase of transformational growth
American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) today announced
Doug Anderson joins the company as CEO, effective immediately. With
more than 30 years of global management experience, Doug takes the
helm of GBT to accelerate the organization’s strong growth
trajectory.
“Now more than ever, GBT is an innovator in travel management
and a company that is forging the way toward a new definition of
business travel,” said Doug Anderson. “With new technology
offerings and the opportunity to continue to expand GBT’s
footprint, the company is on a clear path toward unparalleled
success. I am honored to lead the organization on this journey as
we transform business travel.”
Spun from American Express just over two years ago, GBT has
effectively leveraged a customer-centric approach while making new
investments in technology, insights, and product.
“Over the past 2 years, we have assembled an unparalleled team
of top industry talent, and Doug is the right leader to continue
the great momentum we’ve seen with GBT to date,” said Greg O’Hara,
Chairman of the Board, American Express Global Business Travel. “We
are a proven, winning team backed by substantial investment, with a
focus on the future. Our infrastructure transformation is nearing
completion and our M&A activity is ramping up quickly. We are
making and will continue to make sweeping technology investments to
support our customers’ ever-evolving requirements.”
O’Hara continued, “These investments are paying off and the
industry is taking notice by rewarding us with new business. In
many ways, we’re just getting started. Having a well-respected
travel industry leader like Doug as CEO to drive the operations of
our business, will help us continue to accelerate this pace. Doug’s
business travel knowledge and his ability to lead strong,
successful companies that deliver exceptional value to their
customers make him the ideal person to continue GBT’s growth now
and in the future.”
About American Express Global Business TravelAmerican
Express Global Business Travel (GBT) equips companies of all sizes
with the insights, tools, services and expertise they need to keep
their travelers safe, focused and productive while on the road.
With approximately 12,000 employees and operations in nearly 120
countries worldwide, GBT empowers customers to take control of
their travel programs, optimizing the return on their travel and
meetings investments, while, more importantly, providing
extraordinary traveler care.
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American Express Global Business Travel (“GBT”) is a joint
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of its subsidiaries (“American Express”). “American Express Global
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