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”Sally Davey
Chief Executive, Travalyst
Sally Davey is the CEO at Travalyst, a pre-competitive alliance founded by Prince Harry in partnership with industry leaders, who work together to unify and scale sustainability reporting across consumer platforms, and the industry at large.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallydavey/
Website: https://travalyst.org/
Sally Davey
Chief Executive, TravalystAnthony 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/
