Procurement consultant with 16+ years of experience helping Fortune 500 organizations and executive leadership teams lead enterprise transformations, execute strategic sourcing initiatives, and design high-performing operating models. Ray enables clients to create agile, cost-efficient, and forward-looking procurement organizations while building long-term capabilities through targeted training, talent development, and performance management strategies.
In the Travel sector, Ray has advised Travel Managers and partnered with Travel Management Companies across industries to transform T&E programs, enhance policy frameworks, and maximize value through optimized supplier relationships, commercial agreements, improved traveler experience, and travel management strategies.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
4:00 PM Working Group 1: Optimize to Maximize: Building a Smarter, Stronger Travel Program
Even the best programs have room to grow. In this hands-on session, you will explore simple ways to streamline processes, use data smarter, strengthen supplier agreements, and improve traveler satisfaction — all while delivering more value without added cost.
What You Can Take Away:
- Learn how leading organizations identify inefficiencies and unlock new savings through smarter workflows, automation, and supplier strategies.
- Benchmark best practices for using data analytics to track KPIs, influence behavior, and guide decision-making.
- Explore innovative ways to balance traveler satisfaction with policy compliance and budget objectives.
Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Ray.
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