For Immediate Release!
January 3, 2002

New Leaders Take Office at ACTE (Alexandria, VA -- Jan. 3) -- The Association of Corporate Travel Executives began 2003 with the installation of new officers. Mark A. Williams, director, travel and meeting management for PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP, has begun serving his term as the new president; with John Guarneri, global travel manager for BP America, Inc., joining the board of directors. In keeping with the association's policy of long-term planning, Garth W. Jopling, travel manager, Canada, for PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP, has been named president-elect, and Clive Armitage, senior manager, travel meetings and fleet for AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals has been elected as treasurer-elect, with terms to start in 2004. Former President Cheryl Hutchinson, managing director, strategic development for GetThere, moves into the capacity of past president to assure continuity. David Ogilvie, vice president, global corporate travel for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., will continue as the ongoing treasurer for this year.

"ACTE is ready to move forward with a series of initiatives and international programs designed to advance the industry to a new global standard," said Williams. "As president, my goals are to strengthen our members' resources, work toward the industry's recovery, and stimulate growth. I have the support of my fellow officers and board members in meeting these objectives."

For more information, contact:
Jack Riepe, ACTE Communications
1-610-256-0124 or [email protected]