Iain Withers
Vice President, Global Network at BCD Travel
Iain Withers is a proven leader at BCD Travel with 23 years of experience in the travel industry. He currently holds the title of VP, Global Network and drives globalization strategy for more than 75 partner countries across APAC, EMEA and LATAM. Iain oversees global projects and product rollouts to drive innovation for the Global Network.
Iain began his journey with BCD as VP, Support Services for the EMEA Partner Network before transferring his skills to the Asia Pacific region. Iain held several senior management roles in the Asia Pacific region, starting as regional general manager, then moving to VP, Client Management overseeing clients and implementation, and working his way up to VP, Supplier Relations. He developed supplier relations strategies, managed all vendor programs and maintained close engagement with suppliers including air, hotel, car, global distribution systems and travel related suppliers.
Before joining BCD Travel, Iain gained a comprehensive understanding of multi-national and global business travel management working throughout the United Kingdom, Singapore and Australia. Having achieved a Bachelor of Arts degree in European business and with additional non-travel industry work placements in France, Iain has extensive international experience in the areas of marketing, communications and business development, and an appreciation for the diversity of different cultures.
Speaker topics:
- Innovation and the Partnership Network
- Globalization in business travel
- Rising business travel markets
- Supplier trends