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Great Expectations!
Redefining the Role of the Executive Travel Manager
Boston, MA
March 04, 2004
Omni Parker House - Boston, MA
Stay connected with travel colleagues in your region, learn from the experiences of others, and discuss challenging issues affecting both the local and global business travel industry during this half day ACTE Executive Forum. You will tackle tough issues like how to meet (and beat) the expectations of your senior management, what is the future role of the travel manager, and what impact will the Sarbanes-Oxley Act have on your travel department.
Designed to raise the level of discussion beyond the mundane and create an environment that allows you to become fully engaged, this educational experience will allow you to interact with your colleagues -- ask questions, explore new possibilities, and create new solutions.
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Agenda |
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8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. |
Registration and Continental Breakfast
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8:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
Welcome and ACTE Update
Mark Williams, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
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9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. |
A View from the Top...What Senior Management Expects from You!
As widespread realignment of travel within corporations to sourcing
and procurement continues, it has been accompanied by a new set of
expectations related to how travel is purchased, relationships managed
and most problematic - the aggregation of relevant data. Learn about
the new strategic relevance of travel this repositioning has fostered
and the attendant responsibilities from the perspective of executives
from two large corporations.
Presenters:
John Ferrari, Vice President, Real Estate/Travel, One Beacon Insurance
James Schuman, Vice President of Materials Management, Genzyme Corporation
Chris Staal, Vice President, Strategic Sourcing, Thomson Corporation
Moderator:
Bruce Serlen, Hotel Editor, Business Travel News
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10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
Networking and Coffee Break
Compliments of Omni Parker House
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10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Where Are We Headed? Defining the Future Role of the Travel Manager
Will the role of travel manager go the way of the company picnic? The continuance of the role of travel manager in the corporation is on the mind of many in the industry today. A blue ribbon panel will debate this issue drawing on their own personal experience as travel professionals and their interpretations of signposts seen in the industry today. This expert team will discuss the critical skills and expertise that will (and does) distinguish the successful from the obsolesced in the lean and mean corporation of the future. Learn the proactive measures you can take that will ensure your continued value to the corporation.
Presenters:
Miriam Moscovici, Travel Manager, Airline/Agency Operations & Procurement, Deloitte & Touche USA
Mark Williams, Director, PriceWaterhouseCoopers
John Elliott, General Manager, eCLIPSE Advisors
Rosemary R. Baker, Director of Travel & Meetings, Allied Domecq/Dunkin Donuts
Joyce Flinn, Director, Travel Services, Fidelity Investments
Moderator:
John Hackett, Corporate Director of Sales & Marketing, Omni Hotels
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12:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
Lunch and Keynote Presentation
Compliments of AMTRAK.
View Presentation: Sarbanes-Oxley Act - Are You Prepared?
Keynote Presenter:
Mark Link, Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, EMC Corporation
While many were still scratching their heads, EMC Corporation stands out as an early respondent, as well as initiator of planning, to the enactment of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of July 30, 2002. Working early on with internal auditors to fully review and understand the implications for all business units, including travel, EMC Corporation is way ahead of many US corporations today in its goal for full compliance with SOX. Learn what "full compliance" means for the corporation and its travel department.
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Hotel Accommodations |
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Omni Parker House
60 School Street
Boston, MA 02108
Tel: 1-617-227-8600
Fax: 1-617-742-5729
A discounted rate of $139.00 is available for a limited number of sleeping rooms, on a first come, first served basis. Please call the hotel directly at 1-617-227-8600.
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Boston Executive Forum Planning Committee: |
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Committee Co-Chairs:
Kerin McKinnon, Regional Vice President, Outtask, Inc.
Jesse Suglia, National Sales Manager, Omni Hotels
Committee:
Terese Fiore, Travel Manager, Genzyme
Rob Leonardi, Travel Manager, Citizens Bank
Lisa McKennon, Travel Manager, Liberty Mutual
Sharon Foggarty, Travel Manager, Thomson Financial
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