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Ferdinand Hanika, Strategic Partner Manager @ FREENOW for Business
As Strategic Partner Manager at FREENOW for BUSINESS, Ferdinand Hanika is responsible for connecting companies. With a background as Partner Manager at Sixt, he brings valuable and cross-functional insights to the business travel and mobility industry. Ferdinand's expertise shines when it comes to strategy, practical solutions and trends in ground transportation.
Suzanne Neufang, CEO @ GBTA
Neufang has been working as Executive Director of GBTA since February 2021. Her diverse executive career has included senior leadership roles with several high-profile travel and technology companies, for example as Senior Vice President-Americas for HRS Global Hotel Solutions. Before HRS, Neufang worked for 10 years as an executive leader with Sabre Travel Network, GetThere and Travelocity and later as a divisional Chief Marketing Officer for Fortune 500 software giant Intuit. An active member of GBTA since 2005, Neufang led ACTE as Board President from 2012 to 2014 and as a Board Member from 2014 to 2018. She served as ACTE’s interim Executive Director during summer 2012.
Markus Seitner, Director B2B Marketing & Product Enablement @ SIXT
With 15 years of experience at SIXT, Markus Seitner is an expert in the car rental and mobility market. In his position within the Sales Enablement unit, he and his teams are responsible for all communication matters towards B2B customers and additionally ensure that SIXT offers the best products and services tailored to the needs of corporate customers. Their goal? Seamlessly integrating the SIXT solutions into the client's business travel processes as well as ensuring that every business traveler has an exciting journey from start to finish.
Eugen Triebelhorn, Managing Director & Country Head DACH @ TravelPerk
Eugen Triebelhorn is a entrepreneur with a robust foundation in the tech industry, having initiated his professional journey at Delivery Hero. With a strategic mindset and a passion for innovation, he ascended to a pivotal role overseeing global B2B operations at the esteemed unicorn, GetYourGuide. Building on this extensive experience, Eugen has spent the past five years at the helm of TravelPerk, where he has been instrumental in directing dedicated teams across the DACH region.
Franck Monsauret, General Manager France, DACH, Northern & Eastern Europe @ Uber for Business
Franck Monsauret joined Uber in 2017 to launch and grow its B2B business in France. In his previous roles, he was General Manager of Southern Europe at Outbrain, overseeing growth in France, in Italy and in Spain. He opened Outbrain's French office in 2011, building close relationships with media groups and major brands. Before, he was in charge of sales development at Kewego, a major video platform acquired by Kit Digital. At the beginning of his career, he also held several sales roles at NRJ Group in France.
Rafael Larrazábal, Sales Manager International @ visumPOINT
As Visumpoint's Sales Manager, Rafael is dedicated to expanding the international market and driving new business initiatives. With a strong background in sales, after-sales, and new business development spanning more than 15 years in management positions, Rafael, as a lawyer, brings extensive experience in legal consulting and business strategy. Throughout his career, he has effectively coordinated multidisciplinary teams and participated in bidding processes with governmental and private entities. His education includes a law degree from Catholic University Andrés Bello (UCAB), complemented by further studies at prestigious institutions such as Central University of Venezuela (UCV) and Externado University of Colombia.
Kathrein Walter, VP of Growth @ visumPOINT
Kathrein has worked at visumPOINT since 2012 and has been Vice President of Growth since January 2023. With over 10 years of industry experience, she knows the various requirements of travel management for digitalized and automated entry requirements. As a lecturer on all entry topics such as visas, social security certificates and EU notifications, she is always up to date on what needs to be considered for foreign business trips.