News Releases 2005

Corporate developments and new services and solutions

CWT Names Vice President of Corporate and Marketing Communications and Director of Media and Industry Consultant Relations | November 22, 2005

Carson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), a world leader in business travel management, today announced the appointment of Isabelle Koch to the position of vice president, corporate and marketing communications. In a related statement, Kim Derderian was named to the newly created function of director, media and industry consultant relations. Ms. Koch will report to Hubert Joly, president and chief executive officer, and to Martin Warner, executive vice president, global account management and solutions. Ms. Derderian will be a member of Ms. Koch’s team. Both of these global positions are based in Paris.
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Carlson Wagonlit Travel Appoints VP of Worldwide Consulting Unit and Creates Online Implementation Group for Europe | November 8, 2005

Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), a world leader in business travel management, announced today the appointment of Pascal Jungfer to the newly created position of worldwide vice president of CWT Solutions Group. In a related announcement, Charles Régnier was named Director of CWT’s newly created Online Implementation Group for Europe.
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CWT Teams with iJET for Enhanced Safety and Security Global Programs | October 25, 2005

Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) has signed a reseller agreement with iJET, a leading provider of enterprise risk management technology, to provide enhanced safety and security products and services globally, the business travel management company announced here today at the ACTE (Association for Corporate Travel Executives) Global Education Conference.
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Carlson Wagonlit Travel shows strong increase in first-half results and gains gorund with CWT 007 Strategy | September 21, 2005

Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) announced today substantial increases in its financial performance and progress in the implementation of its CWT 007 development strategy. Net revenue in the first half of 2005 reached $606 million, up 30% from $465 million over the same period last year.
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Carlson Wagonlit Travel acquires business travel division of Raiffeisen Reisen GMBH Wien | September 6, 2005

Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) announced today the acquisition of the business travel division of Raiffeisen Reisen GmbH Wien, a travel agency network in Austria. This move represents a significant increase in CWT’s market position in Austria.  Final approval of the acquisition by regulatory authorities is pending.
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Corporate Travel Management Programs could help chinese companies save up to 15% on their travel expenses | August 18, 2005

According to Berthold Trenkel, CWT’s Chief Operating Officer for the Asia Pacific region, companies can reduce their travel expenses by up to 15% by streamlining their travel booking processes through structured and comprehensive travel policies and travel management programs.
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Carlson Wagonlit Travel reports 30 percent revenue growth | August 15, 2005

Carlson Wagonlit Travel today reported a strong showing in the first-half of 2005 in a mid-year business recap. CWT’s net revenue was US$606 million in the first-half of 2005, compared to US$465 million in 2004, resulting in a net revenue growth rate of 30 percent. The growth rate was nine percent on a constant currency basis and when excluding the impact of the Maritz Corporate Travel (MCT) and Protravel acquisitions.
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Carlson Wagonlit Travel Expands Corporate Travel Roster | August 15, 2005

New Business Gained in First Six Months of 2005 Represents US$850 Million in Global Volume
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Carlson Wagonlit Travel's Rob Deliberto appointed to the National Business Travel Association Allied Leadeship Council | August 2, 2005

Rob Deliberto, executive vice president, Supplier Relations at Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), has been invited to serve on the Allied Leadership Council (ALC) for the National Business travel Association (NBTA).
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Carlson Wagonlit Travel selects Singapore for Regional Headquarters | July 7, 2005

Leading business travel management company, Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) has announced that its Asia Pacific operations will be headquartered in Singapore.
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Carlson Wagonlit Travel appoints Jim Tweedie as Executive Vice Pesident Account Management for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) | July 6, 2005

Jim Tweedie’s position, which he took up July 1, reflects CWT’s development strategy and its determination to further develop its relationships with its multi-national clients, helping them optimize their travel program on an increasingly global basis. He now reports to Martin Warner in his position as Executive Vice President Global Accounts and Solutions and has a dotted line relationship with Richard Lovell, Chief Operating Officer EMEA for CWT.
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Carlson Wagonlit Travel appoints Martin Warner as Executive Vice Pesident Global Accounts and Solutions, and Loren Brown Executive Vice Pesident Technology and Product management and CIO | July 5, 2005

These two appointments are consistent with our development strategy, stated Hubert Joly. Regrouping Global Sales, Account Management and Solutions will further consolidate relationship with large global clients and provide them with a global, holistic optimization of their travel program. Combining Information Technology and Product Management will strengthen the global development and roll out of our technology products, he added.
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Carlson Wagonlit Travel releases more Powerful version of PowrPac | May 2, 2005

Carlson Wagonlit Travel today introduced an enhanced version of its PowrPac technology, version 1.5, a customizable benchmarking, travel modeling and interactive intelligence tool. PowrPac was developed by the CWT Solutions Group, the company’s travel management consulting arm, and allows travel managers to optimize their travel spend and capture significant cost savings.
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Carlson Wagonlit Travel appoints Nicolas Brun Vice Pesident Corporate Communication Woldwide | February 16, 2005

Carlson Wagonlit Travel, a global leader in business travel management, today announced the appointment of Nicolas Brun as Vice President Corporate Communication Worldwide. Based in Paris, Nicolas Brun reports to Hubert Joly, CWT’s President and CEO and to Martin Warner, EVP Global Sales & Marketing.
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Carlson Wagonlit Travel leadership unveils 3-year Strategy | January 17, 2005

A few months following the appointment of Hubert Joly as President & Chief Executive Officer, Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) has outlined its strategy and plan for the next three years ( CWT 007 ).
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Carlson Wagonlit Travel further strengthens commitment to Asia Pacific region | January 10, 2005

Global travel management company appoints new Asia Pacific COO, sets growth target for region and reflects on tsunami tragedy
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