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Head of Global Events and Travel (100% REMOTE)

ItaliaRemoteFull-time2026-10-15

Core

Leads strategy, governance, and execution of global events and corporate travel, serving internal teams and external clients/stakeholders.

Role type

Senior leadership (Head of Function)

Builds

Global events portfolio, corporate travel operating model, and financial control frameworks

Domain

Corporate Events & Travel Management

Required skills

Strategic planning, budget ownership, vendor negotiation, large-scale event execution, travel program transformation, financial governance, policy development, cross-functional partnership, crisis management, data privacy compliance

Preferred skills

Multi-TMC experience, virtual-card systems, Spanish/Italian fluency

Technologies

GDS, NDC, TMCs, registration platforms, virtual-card systems

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the global events and travel team; Execute flagship, VIP, and client-facing events (5,000+ attendees); Oversee internal meetings and offsites strategy; Implement global travel operating model and manage TMC contracts; Own consolidated budgets and financial governance; Manage strategic supplier partnerships; Establish duty of care and risk management frameworks; Partner with C-Level and cross-functional teams on commercial outcomes.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight