Ireland
News Release
Patrick Andersen to Lead Carlson Wagonlit Travel UK & Ireland
LONDON, January 30, 2012 – Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) today announced that Patrick Andersen has been promoted to Executive Vice President UK & Ireland, Nordics and Eastern Europe, effective 1 February. He replaces Andrew Waller, who was recently promoted to President Europe Middle East & Africa, and Global Partners Network, CWT.
Andersen will lead CWT UK & Ireland while continuing responsibility for CWT’s Nordic and Eastern Europe regions. He will be based in the UK, and report to Andrew Waller.
Andersen joined CWT in 2008 as Country Manager Denmark, and became Executive Vice President for the Nordic region in 2009. In this role, Andersen successfully integrated Ark Travel into CWT Sweden and led the acquisition and integration of Kaleva Travel in Finland. Most recently, the Eastern European zone was added to his responsibilities.
“Patrick is a natural choice to continue to support the strong UK & Ireland team,” said Andrew Waller. “He is a proven and respected leader who will build on CWT UK & Ireland’s success for our customers and our business.”
Prior to CWT, Andersen worked for 23 years at DHL. He held various international positions in sales and marketing, operations and general management, including a three-year tenure in the UK.
About Carlson Wagonlit Travel
CWT is a global leader specialising in managing business travel and meetings and events. CWT serves companies, government institutions and non-governmental organisations of all sizes in more than 150 countries and territories. By leveraging both the expertise of its people and leading-edge technology, CWT helps clients derive the greatest value from their travel programme in terms of savings, service, security and sustainability. The company is also committed to providing best-in-class service and assistance to travellers. CWT services and solutions comprise Traveller & Transaction Services, Programme Optimisation, Safety & Security, Meetings & Events and Energy Services. In 2010, sales volume for wholly owned operations and joint ventures totalled US$24.3 billion. For more information about CWT, please visit our global website at www.carlsonwagonlit.com. Follow us on Twitter@CarlsonWagonlit.
Media contacts
Christine Fischer or Carrie-Ann Cooper
CWT UK & Ireland
+ 44 (0)20 3353 1113/1110
+ 44 (0)7920 863 180/+ 44 (0) 7785 458 884
cfischer@carlsonwagonlit.co.uk
ccooper@carlsonwagonlit.co.uk
