THE TEAM
At Partnership Travel Consulting, we have an exceptional team of consultants with expertise in various areas. We’re committed to solving complex business challenges using the latest technology and data resources, combined with our creative and collaborative strategic approach.
Learn more about some of our talented professionals below.
Andy Menkes
Founder & CEO
Andrew has a 4 decade history in the travel industry, with a varied background in Airline, Travel Agency Corporate Travel Management and Consulting.
Suresh Makhija
Strategic Partner – India & Regional Sr. Vice President
(Based in Mumbai)
Is a well acknowledged Corporate Thought Leader with exceptional expertise in the field of Corporate Business Travel Management.
Brigitte Jakubowski
Regional Director EMEA
(Based in Paris)
In 1994, Brigitte founded Paris-based JK Associates Consulting, which focuses on travel management disciplines for companies in Europe.
Riana Fouche
Regional Director Middle East / Africa (Based in Capetown)
Riana has worked for a number of airlines and travel companies over the span of her career, holding various senior management positions.
Tony O'Connor
Regional Director Asia-Pacific (Based in Sydney)
Tony is the Founder and Managing Director of Melbourne-based Butler Caroye Asia Pacific, the region’s leading independent travel management consultancy.
Bill La Peer
VP Global Corporate Solutions
(Based in Michigan)
Bill La Peer has more than 30 years experience partnering with corporations both large and small in developing and managing the full scope of their travel programs at the national, regional and global level.
Yvonne McTeague
VP Client Advocacy
(Based in Toronto)
A qualified paralegal with over 25 years’ experience in professional contracting, procurement
and commercial litigation.
Michel Botbol
Chief Global Financial Strategies
(Based in New York)
With 18+ years’ experience in the TMC industry, Michel brings PTC and its valued clients his extensive knowledge of building leading class global customized managed travel program.
Dee Runyan
Senior Vice President
(Based in Virginia)
Dee has served in executive leadership roles at regional, national and global travel management companies and consortia, including BCD Travel, Radius and World Travel, Inc.
Carol Randall
Senior Vice President (UK/EMEA)
(Based in UK)
Carol’s experience in the business travel sector now spans 30+ years. Starting on the front-line as an (award winning) Business Travel Consultant, Carol’s TMC career history progressed through various management roles
Jim Wilkins
SVP Corporate Buyer Solutions
(Based in Atlanta)
Jim Wilkins is a highly regarded travel industry veteran who brings 30 years of experience in travel management and the aviation businesses.
Winfried Barczaitis
Regional Director Central + Eastern Europe (Based in Cologne)
Winfried is a seasoned travel industry veteran with more than 40 years of experience. During his career, he worked for well known brands such as Schenker, Thomas Cook, and American Express.
Tom Kallas
SVP TMC Strategies
(Based in Michigan)
Tom Kallas is a 40 year industry veteran, and brings extensive expertise and an “insider’s view” into the TMC industry.
Melissa Gain
VP Strategic Meetings Management
Bringing over 25 years of conference and event planning, strategic meeting management, marketing and operational experience to the firm.
Srinivas Rao
VP Client Solutions
(Based in Singapore)
Srinivas has worked in the business travel industry for more than 18 years.With his vast knowledge of Asia and its unique requirements, Srinivas has helped many organizations consult, consolidate, implement and grow their
travel program.