CWT Names Vice President of Corporate and Marketing Communications and Director of Media and Industry Consultant Relations

November 22, 2005 - Carlson 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.

Commenting on these nominations, Mr. Joly said, Carlson Wagonlit Travel has terrific products and services that help clients worldwide manage their travel programs more effectively. These product and services help CWT deliver great online and off-line service, savings, and security to our clients. I am pleased that Isabelle Koch and her team will help us manage the introduction of what will be a regular flow of product innovations and facilitate the communication of their value to our clients.

A Seasoned Travel Industry Professional
Ms. Koch brings vast travel-industry experience to her latest position at CWT. She first joined the company in 1999 as vice president, sales and marketing for CWT France. In her most recent CWT position, she was vice president, sales and marketing EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa). Ms. Koch, a French citizen, has also worked in sales and marketing and general management for British Airways, Air France, and Disneyland Resort Paris. Her first professional experience was with Bull. She has a degree in international law and is also a graduate of the Dijon Business School.

An American with International Communications Experience
Kim Derderian, an American citizen, has worked in international communications in France for nearly 14 years. She has experience in media relations, advertising, event planning, television and publishing. Ms. Derderian worked for Automobiles Peugeot in the United States and France, for the automotive supplier Valeo and for Apple Computer Europe. Her early experience includes managing communications for the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau and for upscale companies in the leisure-travel market.

About Carlson Wagonlit Travel
Carlson Wagonlit Travel is a world leader in business travel management, partnering with large corporations, small and medium-sized companies, and government institutions. CWT designs and implements superior travel management programs for clients based upon its recognized consulting expertise, strong purchasing power, technological strength, and consistent delivery of high-quality service. CWT has operations in more than 145 countries and services 60 of the world’s 100 largest companies. Annual sales of $19 billion are generated under the Carlson Wagonlit Travel brand. The company is co-owned by Paris-based Accor group and Minneapolisbased Carlson Companies. For more information, visit www.carlsonwagonlit.com.

Media Contacts:  

Carlson Wagonlit Travel
Kim Derderian
+33 1 41 33 60 44
kderderian@carlsonwagonlit.com

Ogilvy PR
Thomas Meister
+33 1 53 67 12 52
thomas.meister@ogilvy.com

Fabienne Prouvost
+33 1 53 67 12 65
fabienne.prouvost@ogilvy.com

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