Director of Procurement
Global Cynergies
Roger leads the Procurement Department, where he oversees the sourcing process for team members across 20 countries. With more than 35 years’ experience in international markets, he brings deep industry insight to his role. Roger has been active in the meetings industry since 2003, focusing on business development and global team support.
Before transitioning to the meetings sector, Roger spent a decade in the airline industry specializing in revenue management. He worked with three different airlines across domestic and international markets, serving for seven years as Director of Pricing and Revenue Management. This background has proven valuable in his collaboration with hotels and clients, as revenue management has become a vital component of the meetings industry.
Roger holds a bachelor’s degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and a master’s degree from the School of International Service at the American University.
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What are the biggest challenges facing event planners today? Analyze the latest results from the Northstar/Cvent Pulse survey, which looks at everything from RFP response times to hotel service levels, booking trends to technology spend.
Learning outcomes:
Explore the very latest data insights from the event planner community
Identify the pinch points and future opportunities
Gain perspectives on how the European planner experience compares with North America and Asia
This session is approved for the following certifications.
* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: Module 4: Destination Readiness and Capacity, 0.75 Credits
* CMP/CEU Approved: 0.75 CE hour
* CSEP Approved