Drew Mitchell is the Regional Travel Manager for the Americas at Cognizant Technology Solutions responsible for travel operations, programs, and sourcing projects. Drew started his career in corporate travel management with WorldTravel BTI as a dedicated resource on key accounts such as Merrill Lynch and GlaxoSmithKline. Drew has also held positions with American Express, Hewlett-Packard, and Pfizer. Drew enjoys being active in the industry, conducting various ad-hoc benchmarks and surveys to develop business intelligence and keeping his finger on the pulse of the industry. Drew will be joining the Silicon Valley BTA Board of Directors in Jan 17. Drew holds a B.S. in Finance from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business and currently resides in Santa Cruz, California.