Eric Gray is the Director of Global Travel at FTI Consulting overseeing both procurement and operational activities. In 2023, Eric was awarded the Business Travel News’ Travel Manager of the Year award along with his PwC Colleague, for their innovation in the travel booking and payment process, powered by blockchain technology. Eric was also named Business Travel News Most Influential People in Global Travel for 2023. Prior to joining FTI Consulting in 2024, Eric helped lead PwC’s Americas Travel team. Eric has also worked in strategic sourcing, operations, and finance for multi-national firms in the professional services industry.
Eric received his BA from Furman University and is a Certified Sourcing Professional as well as, a member of the Global Business Travel Association. Eric also serves on the Board for the South Carolina GBTA chapter and Northwood Little League.
June 1, 2026
9:15 AM Panel: Data, Preference, Policy: The Ultimate Alignment Playbook
The future of travel programs will be won by those who master the art of alignment. Too often, data insights, traveler preferences, and corporate policies operate in silos leading to frustrated travelers, missed savings, and compliance gaps. This session brings together leading travel buyers and partners to unpack how to sync these three critical pillars into a seamless, high-performing program.
3 Actionable Benchmark Takeaways:
- Integrate Intelligence: Learn how best-in-class programs merge traveler data, spend analytics, and policy rules into one cohesive decision-making framework.
- Personalize Within Parameters: Discover strategies to tailor traveler experiences without sacrificing compliance or cost control.
- Policy That Evolves: Benchmark how peers are using data feedback loops to continually refine and modernize policies in real time.
Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Eric.
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