Kari Bigot, GTP
President of the Board of Directors at GBTA | North Central- Claim this Profile
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Suzanne Fletcher-Juneau
As most of you know, Kari is running for the GBTA board and as a past president, I highly recommend you consider Kari for this position. I met Kari through GBTA where she was an active and dedicated member/officer of her local chapter. From there, Kari stayed involved with the organization while growing her own career. Kari is an incredibly hard worker, a dedicated employee, and she deserves your vote. The GBTA Board would be lucky to have her.
Jeanette Cornforth
Kari is very knowledgeable not only in the travel industry, but specifically in the ground industry. She has many ideas of how to help your company boost your bottom line. She is dedicated, loyal and a hard worker.
Suzanne Fletcher-Juneau
As most of you know, Kari is running for the GBTA board and as a past president, I highly recommend you consider Kari for this position. I met Kari through GBTA where she was an active and dedicated member/officer of her local chapter. From there, Kari stayed involved with the organization while growing her own career. Kari is an incredibly hard worker, a dedicated employee, and she deserves your vote. The GBTA Board would be lucky to have her.
Jeanette Cornforth
Kari is very knowledgeable not only in the travel industry, but specifically in the ground industry. She has many ideas of how to help your company boost your bottom line. She is dedicated, loyal and a hard worker.
Suzanne Fletcher-Juneau
As most of you know, Kari is running for the GBTA board and as a past president, I highly recommend you consider Kari for this position. I met Kari through GBTA where she was an active and dedicated member/officer of her local chapter. From there, Kari stayed involved with the organization while growing her own career. Kari is an incredibly hard worker, a dedicated employee, and she deserves your vote. The GBTA Board would be lucky to have her.
Jeanette Cornforth
Kari is very knowledgeable not only in the travel industry, but specifically in the ground industry. She has many ideas of how to help your company boost your bottom line. She is dedicated, loyal and a hard worker.
Suzanne Fletcher-Juneau
As most of you know, Kari is running for the GBTA board and as a past president, I highly recommend you consider Kari for this position. I met Kari through GBTA where she was an active and dedicated member/officer of her local chapter. From there, Kari stayed involved with the organization while growing her own career. Kari is an incredibly hard worker, a dedicated employee, and she deserves your vote. The GBTA Board would be lucky to have her.
Jeanette Cornforth
Kari is very knowledgeable not only in the travel industry, but specifically in the ground industry. She has many ideas of how to help your company boost your bottom line. She is dedicated, loyal and a hard worker.
Credentials
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Global Travel Professional (GTP)
GBTA | Global Business Travel AssociationJan, 2010- Sep, 2024
Experience
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GBTA | North Central
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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President of the Board of Directors
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Jan 2023 - Present
The President’s responsibilities are to be an ambassador for GBTA, lead the local chapter, facilitate Board of Directors meetings, ensure quality education is provided to the membership, advocate to the CPC for GBTA North Central, reach out to membership and prospect for new members, ensure all members are in good standing with GBTA and the Chapter, steward for financial viability of the chapter, encourage inclusiveness within the chapter and board, mediate any disputes and overall guard the health of the Chapter along with the Board of Directors and Chairperson for the Chapter Governance Core Pillar.
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Chapman Freeborn Airchartering
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United Kingdom
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Airlines and Aviation
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200 - 300 Employee
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Vice President Passenger Sales - Americas
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Feb 2022 - Present
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ALTOUR
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United States
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Travel Arrangements
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700 & Above Employee
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VP, Head of North America Sales
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2018 - Feb 2022
Responsible for leading a team of salespeople in exceeding sales revenues, sales profitability, and annual budgetary objectives. Key duties include hiring and developing team members, creating, and executing effective sales strategies to market and promote company products and services.
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Vice President, Business Travel Solutions
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2011 - 2018
Bringing over 25 years of proven industry sales and marketing experience, my role at ALTOUR is to deliver results-oriented sales objectives and goals coupled with consistent, impactful marketing initiatives. Responsible for the Pacific Northwest, West Coast and Central Midwest regions.
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Carlson Wagonlit Travel
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United States
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager, Solutions Group
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Sep 2010 - Jan 2011
Design and implement effective ground transportation supplier programs while driving tangible and significant customer savings. Additionally, providing ongoing monitoring and analysis and actionable recommendations to increase program performance, lift compliance and maximize savings. Design and implement effective ground transportation supplier programs while driving tangible and significant customer savings. Additionally, providing ongoing monitoring and analysis and actionable recommendations to increase program performance, lift compliance and maximize savings.
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Advantage Travel Management
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India
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Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President
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Feb 2008 - Sep 2010
Responsible for direct development and growth of the corporate travel market within the five state region of MN, SD, ND, IA and WI. In addition, my focus on cross-selling opportunities with our meetings management capabilities has been critical to the success of this department. Responsible for direct development and growth of the corporate travel market within the five state region of MN, SD, ND, IA and WI. In addition, my focus on cross-selling opportunities with our meetings management capabilities has been critical to the success of this department.
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Dav El Chaufeured Transportation
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Sales, Central Region
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Apr 2006 - Feb 2008
As the Midwest Director of Sales my responsible included a territory of 23 states. My daily responsibilities within that territory included selling and marketing elite chauffeured transportation to high-profile executives, CEOs, and owners. As the Midwest Director of Sales my responsible included a territory of 23 states. My daily responsibilities within that territory included selling and marketing elite chauffeured transportation to high-profile executives, CEOs, and owners.
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Atlas Van Lines
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Sales, Midwest
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2004 - 2006
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National Car Rental
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United States
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Travel Arrangements
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500 - 600 Employee
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National Account Manager
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1997 - 2004
Responsible for the management and growth of National Car’s largest Minneapolis-based commercial customers (such as Medtronic, Alliant Techsystems, Best Buy, Target and Guidant). Developed and implemented market specific strategic business plans geared toward driving incremental sales revenue. Responsible for the management and growth of National Car’s largest Minneapolis-based commercial customers (such as Medtronic, Alliant Techsystems, Best Buy, Target and Guidant). Developed and implemented market specific strategic business plans geared toward driving incremental sales revenue.
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Corporate Account Manager
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1994 - 1997
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Sales Administration
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1990 - 1994
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Education
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University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School
GLP, Global Leadership -
Sanford-Brown College