CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform, today announces the appointment of Courtney Mattson as acting Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and member of the Executive Leadership Team – immediately prior to this she was Global Treasurer and Deputy CFO. At the same time, Patrick Andersen has been appointed President & Chief Commercial Officer, and Niklas Andréen has been appointed President & Chief Operating Officer. The changes follow the succession of former President, Strategy & Transformation and CFO, Michelle McKinney Frymire, to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on 1 May 2021.
“We have an incredibly talented leadership team globally, and I am delighted that this continues to be reflected in these appointments,” said Michelle McKinney Frymire, CEO. “We remain committed to our proven growth strategy, focused on our industry-defining, successful B2B4E approach, which we believe is a true differentiator in business travel management. Courtney, Patrick, and Niklas are all key partners in that journey along with the balance of our executive leadership team.”
Courtney joined CWT as Treasurer in November 2018, from Mosaic, a public company based in Minneapolis, where as Treasurer she was responsible for the company’s capital markets, insurance and treasury operations functions. Prior to that, she spent eight years at KPMG in their international consulting practice. She holds a degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Wisconsin, and an MBA in Finance from the University of Minnesota – Carlson School of Management.
Rounding out the company’s executive leadership team are Lauren Aste, Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel, Catherine Maguire-Vielle, Chief Human Resource Officer, John Pelant, Chief Technology Officer, and Chris Vukelich, Strategic Advisor. Kurt Ekert, former President and CEO, remains a special advisor to the company as well working with the executive team and the Board of Directors.
CWT is a leading global partner in business travel, meetings, and events. Operating across six continents, we deliver sustainable, tailored solutions that help organizations connect, engage, and thrive in an evolving world. Our myCWT platform integrates advanced technology with human expertise to simplify travel and enhance traveler and attendee experiences. Extensive global coverage, seamless data integration, AI-driven analytics, and carbon-conscious travel tools enable businesses to optimize their travel and meetings programs while delivering measurable value.
With 150 years of industry experience and a deep commitment to partnership, CWT collaborates with clients to shape the future of business travel and events, making them more efficient, responsible, and impactful.