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Her team develops innovative client solutions that deliver significant incremental hotel savings. She breaks traditional thought around the value of resource-intensive sourcing projects with fresh approaches focused on spend management and program adoption using consumer- and behavior-based strategies. Her team’s solutions are client-proven to drive more savings for less effort.

Lesley has extensive experience in pursuing better spend outcomes for clients. She has solid experience in global leadership and strategies that optimize processes, savings, and performance. She excels in collaborative, inclusive, and insightful consulting management.

Managing a team of business travel, business intelligence, and sustainability experts, he develops strategy and implements Advito’s dynamic performance management framework across a diverse range of global clients. Beyond sourcing, this progressive methodology is supported by cutting-edge cloud-based technology combined with supplier engagement, traveler behavior, and demand management to deliver superior savings while increasing traveler satisfaction and reducing environmental footprint.

A member of the leadership team, she’s responsible for internal training programs, keeping consultants up to speed on the latest tools and technology so they’re always prepared to provide exceptional client value. With more than 25 years of experience in the travel industry, Karen’s previous roles include leadership positions in audit, controlling, client pricing, and financial analysis.

Previously, Laura served as a Worldwide Business Travel Sales Director for Hilton. She was charged with expanding Hilton’s relationships across a portfolio of global clients. Prior to Hilton, Laura was with American Express for 11 years. She spent six years in their commercial card consulting team and two years overseeing their Hotel Practice. Her early career includes five years spent as a business consultant, first with Accenture and later with BearingPoint.

Matthews ensures the delivery of solutions that generate significant ROI and foster long-term relationships. He has 26 years of travel industry experience, including over 13 years in consulting. Before joining Advito, Matthew held client leadership and consulting positions at Accenture, American Express, and Carlson Wagonlit Travel. At Accenture, he was a key contributor to their travel practice product development and core methodology enhancements.

In addition to fostering long-term relationships, Shelley develops new business opportunities across EMEA, APAC, and North America. Shelley has direct client management experience, having worked as a Managing Consultant in Advito’s successful Traveler Engagement practice for three years before moving to her current role. Prior to joining Advito, Shelley spent 20 years working in destination, leisure, and retail marketing and sales roles.

She develops robust digital marketing and communication strategies which lead to improved cost savings, compliance, and satisfaction. Kelly’s traveler engagement strategies are tailored to meet client needs and follow company brand guidelines and tone of voice. Her strong customer service background has allowed her to reinforce the standards and commitment to marketing quality products through consistency and knowledge in each of the industries she has worked.

John oversees a team of developers, optimizing our AWS technology stack, and involving customers in our product development roadmaps. He focuses on the consolidation of multiple data sources and utilizes enterprise-caliber business intelligence tools to highlight opportunities for Advito’s customers. Prior to joining Advito, John held product leadership roles within multiple companies where he focused on Agile development methodologies and speed to market.