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.
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.
Simon Hague
China/Hong Kong Partner
(Based in Hong Kong)
Simon is a founding Partner of HN Consulting (HN) with over 28 years of industry experience.
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.
Fernão Loureiro
Regional Director Latin America and Caribbean
Fernão Loureiro, CEO & Founder of Loureiro Consultores in Brazil, was named as one of the "75 Most Influential Tourism Professionals in the country" (2017) .
Paul Salvatore
SVP of Global M&E
(Based in Connecticut)
From corporate leadership positions to leading successful business development teams.
Virginia Fitzpatrick
Regional Director - APAC
(Based in Australia)
Virginia Fitzpatrick is a recognized Australian thought leader for the business travel industry in Australia today.
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.
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.
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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.
Bob Brindley
Senior Vice President - Global Supplier Engagements
(Based in San Francisco Bay Area)
Bob leads supplier sourcing efforts for PTC clients. He brings over 30 years of travel experience to this role and has established a track record of delivering innovative solutions and best in class supplier programs for his clients.
Rick George
SVP Global Strategic Solutions
(Based in Atlanta)
Rick is a travel industry veteran with over 15 years of sales leadership experience with several accomplished travel suppliers, TRX and Grasp Technologies.