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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.  

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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. 

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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.

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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) .

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Virginia Fitzpatrick

Regional Director - APAC

(Based in Australia)

Virginia Fitzpatrick is a recognized Australian thought leader for the business travel industry in Australia today. 

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Howard Z Brooks

SVP Global Procurement Solutions

(Based in Georgia)

Howard is based in the US and has a 3-decade background in the Corporate Travel, Meetings & Events, and Payments industry.

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Brian Geary

Global Head of Strategic Payment Solutions

Brian is based near London in the UK and has over 30 years of experience in global payments, over 20 of which have been with the global travel industry -both Business and Leisure.

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Jim Alba-Duignan

Hong Kong / China Partner

Jim has over 25 years of international experience across corporate travel, commercial payments, and financial services.

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Maureen Brady

Chief Commercial Officer

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Maureen is an experienced Global Travel Management Executive. Most recently she served as the Chief Commercial and Chief Operating officer with CTM in North America.

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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.

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Sebastian von Stein

Regional Director Central + Eastern Europe (Based in Hamburg)

Sebastian is based in Hamburg, Germany and is a seasoned travel industry veteran with more than 36 years experience.  His background includes Travel Agencies, Airlines, Corporate, and for the past two decades Travel Systems Integration Consulting.

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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.

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Alexandra Fitzpatrick

Director Corporate Consultancy

(Based in Australia)

Alexandra Fitzpatrick joins PTC after 25+ years in travel technology and business development, including as COO of VDash a subsidiary of VFS Global UAE.

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Betty Balli

VP of Meetings & Events

(Based in Florida)

With over 25 years of marketing and event management experience, Betty has been a B2B marketing executive for major companies such Amadeus, Elizabeth Arden and Ask Jeeves

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Sam Andraos

Senior Vice President

(Based in Canada)

Sam brings his experience to Partnership Travel Consulting by capitalizing on an extensive global network and over two decades of business travel management experience.

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Laurie Tunkel

Vice President

(Based in Florida)

Laurie has over 30+ years of diversified travel industry experience with a thorough understanding of global travel management, account management, operations, procurement, airline negotiations, travel technologies, and a successful track record in business development.

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Maura Geertsma

Vice President, Business Growth & Partnerships

Maura is a global travel and mobility expert with over 20 years of experience helping organizations grow, adapt, and thrive in the ever-changing travel landscape

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