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Business Travel World judges are not selected as representatives of companies but as individuals who represent different experiences, perspectives and knowledge of the corporate travel industry.
We have this year expanded our panel to nine judges to enable all those shortlisted in every category to be interviewed as part of the selection process. No judge is involved in any category in which they or their company may have an interest. In addition, all Business Travel World judges have signed a non-disclosure agreement to guarantee the confidentiality of any information contained within a submission or disclosed during a presentation or interview.
The judges try to be as clear as possible in stipulating eligibility, criteria and questions but if you are still uncertain, you may ask the judges for clarification by emailing btwawards@emap.com. All questions submitted this way and the judges’ answers will be posted on Judges’ Q and As. Please do not ask any member of the BTW team – only the judges will be able to answer.
The judges volunteer many hours to read all entries and debate their findings before the ultimate winners are determined. Their decision is final.
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Simon Barker
CEO Conferma
Simon Barker is the founder and chief executive of Conferma, an innovative travel agency and hotel software and settlement solutions company.
Prior to establishing Conferma in 2007, Simon spent 18 years as Managing Director of NIS Travel Management Solutions. As a result, Simon’s industry experience spans many disciplines. His particular specialism is in emerging technologies and distribution.
In addition to the travel industry, Simon has interests in a number of privately-owned Leisure and Property businesses.
Simon Barker has a degree in Management from UMIST, is married with three children and lives in Cheshire UK. |
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Bernadette Basterfield
JPMChase. International Head of Travel
Bernadette Basterfield, With over 20 years experience in Travel Management Bernadette has worked in a variety of roles in Sales & Account Management with independent and multinational TMC's. Working closely with a diverse mix of corporate accounts Bernadette has gained extensive experience in delivering against expectations in the fast moving dynamic travel space. Having made the transition into the corporate world with JPMChase Bernadette brings her knowledge and expertise into her role as Head of International Travel. Working across many lines of business within the bank in various markets her primary role is to deliver value and efficeny to the businesses. Being at the "sharp end" of challenging convential thinking around business travel is key.
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David Brown
Managing Director, Travelport
David Brown joined Galileo, a leading global distribution system (GDS) and subsidiary of Travelport, in January, 2007, as managing director sales and service for Europe. In this role he has responsibility for heading up the sales effort across the GDS’s wholly-owned operations throughout Europe.
Prior to joining Galileo, David was vice president sales operations for sister company, Gulliver’s Travel Associates (GTA), a leading hotel and ground services wholesaler to the travel industry. During his time at GTA, David was instrumental in establishing key business improvements to secure the long term growth of the business.
With over 30 years experience in the travel industry, David is widely acknowledged as a subject matter expert on global distribution systems, having previously spent 11 years at Sabre Travel Network where he held a number of senior positions.
Before joining Sabre, David worked for United Airlines for 19 years, progressing steadily through the ranks - from customer service agent to senior vice president, sales and marketing.
David’s expertise is varied, covering all areas of sales and service activity, the introduction of new products as well as personnel training and development.
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Peter Reglar
CEO, Ickenham Travel Group Plc
Peter Reglar is CEO of Ickenham Travel Group plc which includes Business Travel Direct, a top 50 TMC and allseven24 which provides an out of hours service for TMCs.
Over the course of almost 40 years Reglar has earned a reputation as a forward thinking entrepreneur. His vision has enabled his companies to lead rather than follow trends and pioneer new ways of working with their clients.
The most recent example of Reglar’s trend setting is the launch of Planit Consulting, an independent consultancy assisting companies with developing and implementing CSR and environmental policies.
Reglar also played a pivotal role in guiding Advantage – the consortium of independent travel agents – from a non-profit organisation to a commercial business. He served on the Advantage board for six years and also held the post of President.
He enjoys an all round view of the industry with his leisure travel interests, Letsgo2.com and Letsgo2golf.com. |
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Andrew Solum
Director TIA Global Ltd
Andrew is currently the Director of Travel Industry Associates Ltd., an outsourced-travel & event management company based at Canary Wharf. He established the company in 1998, following a five year stint as a dedicated travel manager in The City. TIA’s current client base includes companies from Asia to Europe, the US to Africa, and it ensures Andrew is frequently on the road, acting as travel manager for a wide variety of companies. In addition to a full work schedule, Andrew enjoys taking part in media interaction, which has recently included interviews for BBC television and South African Radio.
Born in New York but raised mostly in London, Andrew grew up commuting on VC-10s and 707s across the Atlantic. This early and frequent globetrotting ignited Andrew’s passion for travel, so much so he decided to make it his career. Following graduation from Vassar College and a year in France, Andrew relocated to London in 1989 and was quickly immersed in the travel business. His enthusiasm for travel is well known, and extends as far as having a genuine pair of Concorde seats in his office which are visitor chairs.
Andrew’s interests outside of travel include wine appreciation, cooking (where he is trying to master some of the finer points of Asian cuisine), tennis and sailing. He is also passionate about France, spending much of his free time there during the year.
Andrew is honoured to once again serve on Business Travel World's distinguished judging panel.
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Richard Tams
General Manager UK and Global Corporate Sales, BA
Richard began his career with BA as a graduate trainee over 15 years ago and since then has worked in a variety of roles in a number of markets across the world. These roles include Airport Manager Seoul, Cargo SVP for Western USA and Canada based in Los Angeles and Area Passenger Sales Manager for the Nordic Area and the Netherlands based in Stockholm.
Richard returned to BA's Head Office in 1999 as Commercial Manager Europe and then went on to fulfil a similar role in the U.K market. In 2000 Richard returned to the mainstream of UK Sales in the role of Senior Manager Multiples responsible for the airline's key travel management company relationships.
Following this, he was appointed Head of Corporate Sales in 2004 before taking on the role of General Manager UK and Global Corporate Sales in April 2006. Richard is 38 and lives in London with his partner. |
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Floyd Widener
Vice President Sales and Marketing EMEA, Carlson Wagonlit Travel
Originally from California, Floyd Widener, 43, is a graduate of San Diego State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Management and Literature. He has lived in Europe for the last sixteen years and is a US and French national.
Early in his career, Floyd worked in the engineering and construction business, followed by sales positions in the field of electronic directories and catalogues.
Subsequently, after 18 months as sales manager for Amadeus France, he joined Sabre in 1998, as Director Sales & Marketing France. He then moved to the position of Managing Director France and Benelux.
Floyd was later promoted to Vice President Emerging Business EMEA and finally Vice President Corporate Solutions Sabre/GetThere EMEA.
Floyd joined Carlson Wagonlit Travel in April 2006 as Vice President, Sales and Marketing EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) of Carlson Wagonlit Travel, being responsible for developing global sales within the EMEA region and expanding business in each of the countries where CWT is present. |
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Ray Wooldridge
Vice President and Supply Team Lead, EMEA and Asia
Ray Wooldridge is Vice President and Supply Team Lead responsible for Corporate Travel Services, EMEA and Asia.
Based at 5 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, Ray joined the Bank in June 2005 from BSkyB, where he was their travel procurement manager. With over 25 years experience in corporate travel management, Ray has worked for a number of blue chip organisations such as IBM, Siemens and BAE SYSTEMS.
Ray is responsible for managing all key travel supply relationships to deliver a best in class travel program and works closely with the Bank’s global travel sourcing team to ensure the benefits of global travel initiatives are extended to associates based in EMEA and Asia.
Ray is married and in his spare time likes to travel and can often be found working out in the Gym at 5 Canada Square.
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02.07.08
Entries and table
bookings open
17.10.08
Entry deadline
10.11.08
Shortlist announced
19.01.09
Business Travel World
Awards event
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