CWT re-aligned executive team to drive company

CWT re-aligned executive team to drive company

In an aim to better drive innovation and differentiation, Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) is realigning its executive team.

CWT’s new President & CEO, Kurt Ekert said the primary focus is on delivering a great user experience and increased value to our customers.

“I am excited to embark on the digital journey ahead with our leadership team and all of our colleagues across the world.”

Building on this, the CWT executive leadership team has appointed Andrew Jordan, who joined CWT as Chief Technology Officer in April, Kelly Kuhn as Chief Customer Officer, Patrick Andersen as Chief Strategy & Commerce Officer, Scott Brennan as President Hotels and David Moran as Chief Human Resources Officer, moving from his prior role as EVP Global Marketing & Enterprise Strategy.

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