Russell Howell

EVP, Technology, Shared Services & Infrastructure

The roadmap we are executing today to create a truly digital travel management company, backed by serious investment, underpins our overall business transformation.

Russ is responsible for leading BCD Travel’s companywide technology infrastructure, critical information and data systems, and our shared services operations. With over two decades in the corporate travel industry, he brings broad global experience in aligning technology and operations with business drivers, leading change in competitive environments, and driving innovation.

Russ oversees strategy development and execution in four areas key to BCD Travel’s success: Client Shared Services, Operations Shared Services, Infrastructure & Communications Technology, and Global Information Security.

Before joining BCD Travel, Russell held the role of Vice President, Global Travel Technologies at American Express Global Business Travel. Prior to that role, he spent three years leading travel technologies for American Express GBT in Europe. He started his career in travel technology in 1991 with Wagons-Lits Travel in the U.S., moving to Paris in 1994 during the merger that formed Carlson Wagonlit Travel. Other professional experiences have included: District Supervisor for Aldi Foods in Ohio (1990-1991), IT Consultant with ITIM Associates in London (1996-1997), and CIO of internet startup ePipeline in Atlanta (2000-2005).