Over the years, AltoVita’s events have evolved into essential platforms to discuss the latest trends in corporate accommodation, talent mobility and business travel.
This year we’re thrilled to welcome so many industry leaders, who will be talking to more than 120 industry professionals at the Rose Court in London’s Southwark on July 9, during the fourth annual summit.
Who's Speaking?
Souhilla Taarabit, Group Head of Corporate Travel Services, Al-Futtaim
A strategic thinker with deep expertise in the global travel industry, Souhilla has more than 15 years' experience building and managing travel programmes, and previously worked at Amazon and PepsiCo. Originally from France, she has been based out of the UAE since 2016 and is focusing on travel technology innovation and sustainability.
Diogo Matos, Global Mobility Services Manager, Solvay
We’re thrilled to welcome back Diogo to the summit after his appearance at last year’s event. Based in Portugal, Diogo is currently leading the business’s mobility programme and spearheading new travel integrations as the organisation undergoes transformation. He’s also one of Benivo's Changemakers, a group of professionals dedicated to driving the development of cutting-edge technologies for global mobility.
Cheryl Barrett, Supply Chain Director, APAC & EMEA, Cartus
A new speaker for AltoVita, Cheryl will share her insights by drawing on considerable experience of more than 20 years at relocation expert Cartus. With an unfortunate increase in emergency relocations globally, she will be sharing more about how Cartus helps clients navigate crises. We urge delegates to register their place as soon as possible for a special roundtable event at the summit.
Jenny Thornton, Director Of Digital Services, ATPI
With 25 years experience at ATPI, we’re delighted to have Jenny join us on the main stage to discuss the corporate travel agency’s perspective on technology integrations, and how the sector views the extended stay segment.
John Kerr, Head of Global Mobility, Pinsent Masons
John specialises in helping companies identify, define and make their international talent mobility ambitions a reality. With a passion for enabling the cross-border movement of people, John will share his thoughts around why diversity, equity, and inclusion are intertwined with accommodation. Outside of work, John is a keen half-marathoner, beachgoer and city breaker!
Linda Bekoe, CEO, About Partners Luxury Brands Collection
Linda Bekoe is the CEO of About Partners Luxury Brands Collection (APLBC), a digitally focused representation company that offers global representation in all segments, coupled with bespoke consultancy via its AP Gigs channel. She is also Chair of the Global Business Travel Association’s Inclusion and Culture committee, and previously Co-Chair of the Diversity and Inclusion committee at the Travel and Meeting Society.
Lonn Kammeyer, Senior Manager - Service Partner Relationships, NEI Global Relocation
Lonn has almost a decade of experience at NEI Global, and will be joining Jess Dunderdale, Senior Director of Client Partnerships, AltoVita, as co-host during a roundtable dedicated to exploring North & South America travel trends.
Jamie Finnie, Head of Travel, NES Fircroft
Jamie has a wealth of experience, having spent a decade at Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), before joining NES Fircroft, where he oversees its entire travel portfolio. Again speaking with AltoVita’s Jess Dunderdale, we’re looking forward to hearing his take on how he technically manages the growing demand for apartments and longer-stay bookings within this programme.
Khadeeja Islam, Head of Global Mobility, Aggreko
Joining to discuss the importance of identifying individual needs of travellers, Khadeeja has 15 years of experience in mobility, with previous roles at Colt Technology, Anglo American, Credit Agricole, Unilever and Foster Wheeler.
Sarah Whiting, Channel Solutions Lead, Thrust Carbon
Travel technology and data professional Sarah Whiting, Channel Solutions Lead at Thrust Carbon, works with partners to design solutions and builds partnerships to propel Thrust toward effortlessly green travel. Working with clients like Altour, Tripstax and CWT, she ensures the company’s award-winning solutions, recognised by the International Air Transport Association, seamlessly align with client needs.
Lisa Reid, Director, Client Services EMEA, Altair Global
Lisa has been with Altair Global for three years, but has extensive knowledge of the relocation sector. Prior to leading client services at Altair, she spent 15 years at Cartus, across client services, supply chain management and a role specialising in Singapore. Don't miss her views on how best to manage different personas, in a dedicated session at 16:30 with Beverly King, VP of Client Partnerships, AltoVita.
Samantha Van Leeuwen, Head of Hotels and Venues, PwC
A well-known leading industry expert, Samantha is respected for continually pushing boundaries. We're thrilled she's able to join us on stage for the fireside chat, where we'll dive into her illustrious career but more importantly quiz her on where the industry is heading next.
Carol Fergus, Director - Global Travel, Meetings and Ground Transportation, Fidelity International
We loved hearing from Carol at our debut AltoTalks India, held in Bengaluru earlier this year (and we encourage you to watch her interview here). So we're delighted she's able to join us for the summit, where she'll be sharing her thoughts during the Closing Remarks.
Meet The AltoVita Team
Our Smart, Safe, Sustainable Summits also gives delegates the chance to meet with AltoVita, and several team members will be presenting throughout the day. For the first time this year, we’re hosting dedicated breakout sessions that provide a more intimate, informal background for open and honest discussions.
The first will cover the emotive and sensitive topic of emergency relocations, with Karolina Saviova, COO & Co-founder, AltoVita, as co-host.
Meanwhile, three roundtables will help our audience dive into specific global regions. Join Jess Dunderdale, Senior Director of Client Partnerships, AltoVita, to discuss North & South America.
Later in the day Shradha Mithal, Director of Client Partnerships APAC, AltoVita, will lead a roundtable that focuses on travel and mobility challenges and opportunities across India, Asia & The Pacific.
Then concluding the series, a Middle East roundtable will see Nada Zrikem, Director of Client Partnerships MENA, AltoVita, drive the conversations with co-host Souhilla Taarabit, from the Al-Futtaim Group.
And we’re pleased to announce that three of our product experts will be showcasing various tools within the award-winning AltoVita platform: Olga Kondrasheva, Julia Kichiginaand Mikhail Lortkipanidze.
The Smart, Safe, Sustainable Summit is an invitation-only event, for corporate travel managers and mobility managers.
