Direct Travel announced the appointment of Todd Pelletier as chief sales officer and Scott Schwisow as senior vice president of technology and strategy.
Both join Direct Travel with backgrounds at Talend and SAP Concur.
“I’m proud to welcome Todd and Scott to the Direct Travel team. Their extensive expertise and proven track records will be invaluable assets as we embark on this new chapter of growth,” said Christal Bemont, CEO, Direct Travel.
“Todd and Scott will play pivotal roles in ensuring we continue to deliver unparalleled excellence to our clients, their employees and the travel providers that serve them. I’m confident their strategic insights and dedication to innovation will further elevate Direct Travel’s commitment to exceeding customer expectations.”
Pelletier has more than 30 years of sales and management experience across the U.S. and internationally. Most recently, he was SVP and GM of Enterprise Americas at Talend, where he oversaw several of the company’s most critical strategic accounts. He also spent more than 20 years at SAP Concur, where he led a global team across sales, pre-sales, account management and marketing. As CSO, he will work with the sales leadership team to strengthen Direct Travel’s sales and marketing.
“Joining Direct Travel at this pivotal time is an unrivaled opportunity,” said Pelletier. “Direct Travel is already an established industry leader, and under the guidance of Steve and Christal, I am confident the company will quickly reach new heights. I’m eager to get to work delivering exceptional service and value to our customers.”
Schwisow holds more than 30 years of experience creating new products and services, optimizing customer journeys, executing M&A integrations and leading numerous operational initiatives to drive growth and scale. Another Talend and SAP Concur alum, he served as VP of Integrations & Operations and SVP of Business Transformation. In his new role, he will plan and execute Direct Travel’s new technology stack and will identify areas for increased investment.
“Direct Travel’s commitment to innovation presents an exciting opportunity to leverage new technologies in shaping the future of corporate travel management,” said Scott Schwisow, Senior Vice President, Technology and Strategy, Direct Travel. “I look forward to collaborating with the team to develop and implement our new technology stack, enhancing the customer experience and driving business growth within our dynamic market.”
