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MEET THE PEOPLE WHO POWER CWT IN AUSTRALIA

Committed professionals who love to help

 

Our people take care of yours. The 18,000 people who work for CWT fill 260 Boeing 787s and about 100,000 hotel rooms with travelers every single day.

Our executive team in Australia features leaders with experience across various industries, with combined experience of over 130 years of experience.

Meet our Global team

Samantha Wagland

Samantha Wagland
Director, Sales, Asia Pacific

Since joining CWT in 2015, Samantha has defined the sales strategy for Australia and New Zealand. She has over 20 years’ experience in various leadership roles, with strengths in business development and account management. Her breadth of knowledge and deep understanding of what clients need has helped to drive business efficiencies and operational improvements.

Suzanne Quinn

Suzanne Quinn
Director, Global Market Management, Asia Pacific

Suzanne fell in love with the travel industry when she first joined CWT as a program manager. Now with nearly 20 years of international commercial experience, she leads a team of program managers across Australia and New Zealand to provide best-in-class program services, while her in-depth understanding of operational management and travel program development allows her to provide thought leadership, business planning, and relationship management to our key clients.

Michelle Sargent

Michelle Sargent
Director, CWT Meetings & Events, Australia & New Zealand

As the lead for CWT’s Meetings and Events division, Michelle engages key stakeholders from client organisations to deliver exceptional customer experiences and build the M&E brand in the market. She has a proven track record in the tourism and events industry, with over 20 years of experience in various roles. She is a driven leader, trusted client advisor, and actively participates in industry advisory councils and panels.

Michael Gunn

Michael Gunn
Director, Supplier Management, Australia & New Zealand

Based in Sydney, Michael leads Global Supplier Management for Australia and New Zealand, and is responsible for delivering strategic airline and car rental partnerships for our clients. He has diverse experience within the travel management industry, having held roles in sales, account management and marketing. Michael has over 20 years of experience in the corporate travel industry.