New role for Carlson Wagonlit’s Andrew Waller
Carlson Wagonlit Travel has appointed Andrew Waller, currently executive vice president United Kingdom & Ireland, and the Mediterranean (Spain, Italy, Egypt, Greece and Morocco) to president CWT Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA) and Global Partners Network.
Waller will take up his now post on January 1, succeeding Håkan Ericsson who will become president CWT North America and Latin America.
Waller will become a member of the CWT executive team and will report to Douglas Anderson, CWT president and CEO.
“Under Andrew’s leadership, his team has delivered impressive results for our customers and for the business. I am confident that with his experience and drive, he will lead the EMEA region with the same passion,” said Anderson.
Prior to joining CWT, Waller was managing director of Silverstone Circuits and led the promotion of the Formula One British Grand Prix. Before that he held senior management positions with Walt Disney Theme Parks and Resorts UK, Norwegian Cruise Line, British Airways and Hertz.
By Linsey McNeill
Linsey McNeill
Editor Linsey McNeill has been writing about travel for more than three decades. Bylines include The Times, Telegraph, Observer, Guardian and Which? plus the South China Morning Post. She also shares insider tips on thetraveljournalist.co.uk
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