Andy Menkes

Founder & CEO

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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.

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.

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.  

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.

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. 

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

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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.