United Kingdom
News Release
Carlson Wagonlit Travel Announces Senior Management Change
Pierre Milet appointed chief financial officer
AMSTERDAM, September 20, 2011 – Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) today announces that Pierre Milet has been appointed executive vice president and group chief financial officer, effective immediately.
Based in Paris, he will report to Douglas Anderson, CWT president and chief executive
officer, and will be a member of the global executive team.
Milet brings to the position over 20 years’ experience in finance, including financial
planning and analysis, accounting, control and reporting, as well as mergers and acquisitions in
various industries and countries.
Prior to his promotion, Milet was CFO for the Europe Middle East Africa operations of CWT.
Before joining CWT, Milet worked for seven years within the Avaya Inc. group, holding key finance
roles for several business units in Belgium, the United States and Germany. Before that, Milet
worked for Lucent Technologies in France and spent seven years at Arthur Andersen.
Commenting on the appointment, Douglas Anderson said that, “In addition to his strong
financial background, Pierre brings to this key position his excellent industry knowledge and
business acumen, all essential to maximise our effectiveness in this challenging and ever-evolving
business environment.”
A French citizen, Milet holds a Master of Public Administration from the French business
school, Institut d’Etudes Politiques, Paris.
About Carlson Wagonlit Travel
Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) is a global leader specialising in managing business
travel and meetings and events. CWT serves companies, government institutions and non-governmental
organisations of all sizes in more than 150 countries and territories. By leveraging both the
expertise of its people and leading-edge technology, CWT helps clients derive the greatest value
from their travel programme in terms of savings, service, security and sustainability. The company
is also committed to providing the best-in-class service and assistance to travellers. CWT services
and solutions comprise Traveller & Transaction Services, Programme Optimisation, Safety &
Security, Meetings & Events and Energy Services. In 2010, sales volume for wholly owned
operations and joint ventures totalled US$24.3 billion. CWT supports the global healthcare
initiative known as MASSIVEGOOD, which enables travellers to make a “micro-contribution” when they
purchase travel services. For more information about CWT, please visit our global website at
www.carlsonwagonlit.com. Follow us on Twitter @CarlsonWagonlit.
Media contact
Christine Fischer
Carlson Wagonlit Travel, UK
+44 (0) 20 3353 1113
[email protected]
