Geert Behets

At the very beginning, Geert started at American Express Card in authorisations. Moving later to American Express Travel, Geert went through Sales and Operation roles but during the last years with American Expess focused on Relationship Management heading up a team of 20 account managers across the Benelux.

In 2007 he then changed from a supplier to a client position starting at UCB’s HQ as Associate Director, Global Purchasing Travel & Fleet. Through the introduction of the plans to globalize the travel program (and fleet) including one global policy, one TMC, one EMS, he assumed the Director of Global Travel & Fleet Management role, incorporating not only the purchasing side but also the organizational part in close collaboration with internal stakeholders such as HR, Finance, and H. S. & E.

With a strong focus on data-driven decision (from Noise to Signal) and a constant search on how to better integrate solutions to enhance the traveler experience (from Task to Value), constant innovation and improvement is the main focus for UCB’s travel and fleet program.

Future plans include a stronger integration of different distribution channels for travel suppliers, and the introduction of a UCB travel app that will focus on offering our travelers a true one-stop shop including booking, on-travel assistance, and expense management.