…
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) revealed the results of its annual Board of Directors elections at the 2012 GBTA Convention in Boston. Michelle (Mick) Lee, managing director, head of Global Travel, Citigroup; Bhart A. Sarin, CCTE, C.P.M., Global Procurement-Travel and Fleet, Ingredion Incorporated and Douglas Weeks, director, Global Sourcing, Booz and Company were all elected as a Direct Member at Large and will serve a three-year term beginning the last day of the Convention.
Eric Norberg, director, Global Business Development, Carlson Wagonlit Travel was elected as an Allied Member at Large. Norberg will also serve a two-year term beginning on the last day of the Convention.
“The entire business travel industry benefits from the dedication of our association, the education and professional development opportunities, and the industry research and advocacy. I am thrilled to have Mick, Bhart, Doug and Eric as fellow board members. Their dedication and commitment to GBTA will enhance and strengthen our entire association,” said Jim McMullan, GBTA president and CEO.
Outgoing members include Maylena Burchfield, CCTE, CLP, executive director, ADTRAV Travel Management; Sharon Fogarty, CCTE, GLP, director, Travel Services, Thomson Reuters; Pamela McTeer, CTC, C.P.M, CCTE, strategic sourcing director, First Data; and, Mark Ziegler, CCTE, GLP, corporate travel manager, Atmel Corporation.
The GBTA Board of Directors consists of fourteen members, including ten travel buyers and four suppliers. GBTA Board elections are held each year in conjunction with the annual GBTA Convention.
Theodore is the Co-Founder and Managing Editor of TravelDailyNews Media Network; his responsibilities include business development and planning for TravelDailyNews long-term opportunities.
