BCD Travel expands European executive team with the addition of two new senior vice presidents
UTRECHT, The Netherlands, December 1, 2022 – Travel management company BCD Travel welcomed Wolfgang Strasser and Joanna Greenfield as two new senior vice presidents (SVP) for the European region. Strasser began his role on September 1 and Greenfield began on December 1.
Strasser, based in Munich, has more than 30 years of corporate travel industry experience in operational and commercial management. At BCD, he uses his proven leadership ability to focus on long-term relationship-building and results-oriented management for the Nordics, Germany, Switzerland, Czech Republic and Poland.
Greenfield is based in London and has more than 20 years of corporate travel industry experience in operational, product, commercial and general management. In her role, she facilitates multinational growth and develops strong relationships with clients throughout Italy, France, Benelux, the U.K. and Ireland region. She also provides leadership to the management team of the European Service Center, currently operating out of Barcelona and Krakow.
“As our European region rapidly evolves, the addition of Wolfgang and Joanna ensures we are meeting the region’s needs with top talent to provide leadership and support for our managing directors in multiple countries,” said BCD President, Europe Michèle Lawley. “They both bring years of experience in business travel management and a multicultural understanding that are essential at BCD.”
As members of the European executive team, Strasser and Greenfield will report to Lawley. Greenfield filled the position previously held by Lawley before her promotion to president, Europe, and Strasser took on the role previously held by Karen Smithson, who left the company in June.
About BCD Travel
BCD Travel helps companies travel smart and achieve more. We drive program adoption, cost savings and talent retention through digital experiences that simplify business travel. Our 15,000+ dedicated team members service clients in 170+ countries as we shape a sustainable future for business travel. BCD’s leading meetings and events management and global consultancy services complete our comprehensive suite of solutions for all aspects of corporate travel. In 2023, BCD achieved US$20.3 billion in sales. For more information, visit www.bcdtravel.com.