CWT announces new CEO

Current CCO Patrick Andersen takes over effective 1 May.

Patrick Andersen takes on new role as CWT’s CEO
Patrick Andersen takes on new role as CWT’s CEO Photo Credit: CWT

Currently the President and CCO, Patrick Andersen takes over as the new CEO following Michelle McKinney’s decision to step down from the role.

Effective 1 May, Andersen will also serve on the Company’s Board of Directors.

Said Andersen, “l’ll continue our commitment to our core values and look forward to working with our Board and the CWT team to enhance our technology, and further strengthen the travel and events services we provide to our customers around the world.”

Prior to his role as President and Chief Commercial Officer, Andersen served as Chief Strategy Officer and before that President of the Americas. Since joining CWT in 2008, he has managed and overseen several industry-defining initiatives such as the launch of myCWT China, expanding RoomIt by CWT, and developing innovative long-term GDS technology partnership agreements.

He has over 30 years’ experience in global travel & logistics, with various international leadership roles at Deutsche Post Worldwide and DHL.