Suzanne was named to lead the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) in February 2021, where she oversees the association’s mission, staff, and services. She has led teams within the travel industry for the past 20 years at HRS, Sabre, and Travelocity. In addition, she’s led efforts in marketing, e-commerce and public affairs at Intuit and Verizon. Suzanne holds an MA from the University of Hawaii and a BA from Minot State University in North Dakota. She and her husband, Ralf, live in New York City, and they have two grown sons. Suzanne has visited nearly 40 countries on her professional and personal travels and has flown nearly 3 million air miles.