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Carlson Wagonlit Travel appoints new Director of Sales, Australia and New Zealand

SYDNEY, November 29, 2011 - Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), a global leader specialised in managing business travel and meetings and events, has announced the appointment of Vanessa Moore as Director of Sales, CWT Australia & New Zealand, effective November 21, 2011.

Vanessa joined CWT in March 2002 as Business Development Manager before being promoted to the role of Director of Sales, Australia in April 2006. Vanessa is a two-time recipient of CWT Australia’s Salesperson of the Year Award and in 2006 was a nominee for the prestigious Marilyn Carlson ‘Order of the Golden Rose’ Award for Sales Achievement across the entire Carlson Group of Companies.

In early 2011, Vanessa assumed the role of Global Program Director for one of CWT’s global clients before being promoted to her current role.

“Vanessa has over 20 years experience in the travel industry, within airlines and Travel Management Companies,” explains Peter Brady, Managing Director, CWT Australia & New Zealand. We are extremely excited about her return to the role of Sales Director. Vanessa’s years of experience and proven sales results are an invaluable asset to CWT.”

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About Carlson Wagonlit Travel
Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) is a global leader specialised 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 program 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, Program Optimisation, Safety & Security, Meetings & Events and Energy Services. In 2010, sales volume for wholly owned operations and joint ventures totalled US$24.3 billion. Carlson Wagonlit Travel supports the global healthcare initiative known as MASSIVEGOOD, which enables travellers to make a “micro-contribution” when they purchase travel services. For more information about CWT, please visit our global website at www.carlsonwagonlit.com. Follow us on Twitter @CarlsonWagonlit


Media Contacts:
Claire Aerts
Weber Shandwick for CWT
T: 02 9994 4495
M: 0403 184 140
caerts@webershandwick.com

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