GBTA Convention 2023 Main Stage Speakers
Explore the GBTA Convention 2023 speakers below and stay tuned for more announcements coming soon.
Chris Bashinelli
TV Host, Explorer, Speaker
A celebrated Mindfulness and Diversity & Inclusion speaker, Chris Bashinelli, better known as “Bash,” has traveled the world for more than a decade sharing a message of connection and understanding everywhere from Fortune 500 Companies, to inside prison walls, to the United Nations General Assembly Hall.
Chris Bashinelli
TV Host, Explorer, SpeakerAmy Webb
World-Renowned Futurist
Founder & CEO of the Future Today Institute
As organizations look to navigate today’s disruption while preparing for the complexities of the future, world-renowned quantitative futurist and tech leader Amy Webb provides the strategic foresight and forecasting that is crucial to businesses adapting and positioning themselves for sustained success in this era of unprecedented transformation. Believing that the global challenges faced by business and society are interconnected across disciplines, Webb possesses expert-level knowledge of the industries critical to keeping the world moving and draws from her work and research to share insights on emerging trends and technologies that will revolutionize the ways we work and live. She is the founder and CEO of the Future Today Institute, a leading foresight and strategy firm that helps leaders and organizations prepare for complex futures.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FuturistAmyWebb
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amywebb/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/amywebb
Website: https://amywebb.io/
Amy Webb
World-Renowned Futurist Founder & CEO of the Future Today InstituteCassandra Worthy
Founder & CEO, Change Enthusiasm®, Author, Consultant
Cassandra Worthy is a truly DISRUPTIVE thought-leader on CHANGE that companies need to build organizational resilience and adaptability. The founder & CEO of Change Enthusiasm Global, Cassandra’s client base spans the Fortune 500 globally.
Website: https://cassandraworthy.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandra-worthy-802ab623/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearechangeenthusiasts/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRSgcTNQnQPCTF_0ydJdZvw
Cassandra Worthy
Founder & CEO, Change Enthusiasm®, Author, ConsultantPaul Polman
Business Leader, Campaigner, Co-Author of “Net Positive”
Paul works to accelerate action by business to tackle climate change and inequality. As former CEO of Unilever, he demonstrated that business can profit through purpose, with a long-term, multi-stakeholder model and excellent financial performance.
Website: https://www.paulpolman.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulpolman/
Paul Polman
Business Leader, Campaigner, Co-Author of “Net Positive”Anthony Capuano
President and CEO
Marriott International
Mr. Capuano joined Marriott in 1995 and was instrumental in its growth, now with nearly 8300 properties in 138 countries & territories and 30 brands in its portfolio. Mr. Capuano’s bachelor’s degree is from Cornell University in Hotel Administration.
Anthony Capuano
President and CEO, Marriott International
Scott Kirby
CEO, United Airlines
Scott Kirby was appointed chief executive officer of United Airlines in
2020 just as United was facing the worst crisis in its history caused by
the pandemic.
Under his leadership, United has made a number of strategic investments
to execute the company’s strategy including its United Next growth plan,
a commitment to be 100% green by 2050 without relying on traditional
carbon offsets, and taking real action on diversity, equity and inclusion
with the opening of the United Aviate Academy. The goal of the academy
is to train about 5,000 new pilots at the school by 2030 with at least half
being women or people of color.
Prior to United, Scott’s 30-year career in aviation included time at
America West, US Airways, and American Airlines where he served as
President up until being named President of United Airlines in 2016.
Scott earned his bachelor’s degrees in computer science and operations
research from the U.S. Air Force Academy and a Master of Science in
operations research from George Washington University. He is married
and has seven children
Scott Kirby
CEO, United Airlines
Patricia Huska
Chief People Officer
American Express Global Business Travel
Huska leads a people-focused strategy designed to attract, develop and retain talent, furthering GBT’s focus on being the employer of choice in the industry. She is responsible for all human capital functions that support over 18,000 colleagues.
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-huska-14b2967/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/amexgbt
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amexgbt
Patricia Huska
Chief People Officer, American Express Global Business TravelCaroline Strachan
Managing Partner
Festive Road
Caroline’s career includes leadership roles at Cisco, Yahoo, AstraZeneca and American Express. Caroline sits on the GBTA Foundation board, co-leads the network Women At Work and delivered the TEDx “Why gender equality is not just about women”
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinestrachan/
Website: https://festive-road.com/
Caroline Strachan
Managing Partner, Festive RoadTyronne Stoudemire
SVP Global Diversity Equity & Inclusion
Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Tyronne collaborates with senior leadership team to implement culture, talent, and marketplace strategies that leverage diversity and inclusion globally growing the enterprise wide across brand portfolio.
Linkedin URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calltyronne/
Tyronne Stoudemire
SVP Global Diversity Equity & Inclusion, Hyatt Hotels CorporationDana Peterson
Chief Economist
The Conference Board
Dana’s wide-ranging economics portfolio includes analyzing global themes having direct financial market implications, including monetary policy; inflation; labor markets; fiscal & trade policy; debt; taxation; ESG; consumption, and demographics.
Linkedin URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calltyronne/
Dana Peterson
Chief Economist, The Conference Board
Darragh Ormsby
Head of Google Procurement, Travel
Google
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darraghormsby/
Darragh is an experienced industry leader in Consulting and Corporate Services (including travel) at Google where he’s worked since 2011. Google recently led the way in terms of sustainability measures and tracking in B2C search results for aviation.
Darragh Ormsby
Head of Google Procurement, Travel, GoogleDave Hilfman
GBTA Advisor & nuTravel Board Director
Retired from United Airlines in 2018 after 37 years in the airline industry, Dave was appointed the interim executive director of GBTA and is now involved in various philanthropic initiatives, serving on the boards of nuTravel and WINiT by GBTA.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-hilfman-aab8a6126/
Dave Hilfman
GBTA Advisor & nuTravel Board Director
Suzanne Neufang
Chief Executive Officer (CEO), GBTA
Suzanne is a transformation-focused executive who has led product, service and organizational innovation through times of great change, and has held leadership roles within the travel industry for the past 20 years.
Linkedin URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neufangsuz/
Suzanne Neufang
Chief Executive Officer (CEO), GBTA
Mark Cuschieri
Vice President, GBTA and Executive Director, Global Head of Travel, UBS
Mark is a 30-year veteran in the corporate travel industry. Prior to joining UBS, Mark held leadership roles at American Express and Expedia Inc., across a diverse range of industry sectors in both Europe and International markets.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-cuschieri-7821717/
Mark Cuschieri
Vice President, GBTA and Executive Director, Global Head of Travel, UBS
Denise Truso
President, GBTA and Global Travel Manager, PayPal
Denise is a results-oriented leader with a proven track record of building and transforming global travel management programs while driving results throughout her almost 30 years of in both supplier and buyer roles.
Linkedin URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denise-truso-744b1b24/
Denise Truso
President, GBTA and Global Travel Manager, PayPal
Tammy Routh
President, Allied Leadership Council, GBTA and Senior Vice President Global Sales Organization, Marriott International
Tammy Routh is responsible for leading Marriott’s Global Sales Organization. These teams are focused on managing the strategic business relationships with Marriott’s largest and most highly valued B2B customers and business partners.
Linkedin URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammy-routh-0b0a459/
Tammy Routh
President, Allied Leadership Council, GBTA and Senior Vice President Global Sales Organization, Marriott InternationalColleen Kearny
Recipient 2022 Hilfman Leadership Scholarship Award and Global Corporate Travel Leader, Raytheon Technologies
Colleen is a procurement leader known for creating value for both her customers and suppliers. She brought her purchasing skills when she joined United Technologies in 2017 to assume Global Travel Leadership, now Raytheon Technologies Corporation.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleencoankearney/
Colleen Kearney
Recipient 2022 Hilfman Leadership Scholarship Award and Global Corporate Travel Leader, Raytheon Technologies