Leslie Andrews

Global Category Leader-Travel Corporate Procurement JLL

Leslie draws upon over 20 years of expertise in all facets of the Hospitality Industry and higher education. She has been asked to serve in various leadership capacities, from leading global travel programs to being an international school's academic dean. Leslie is the Global Director of Category Management for JLL, an ad hoc Professional Development Trainer, and a Coach. Her educational experience includes college instruction, curriculum design, faculty development, and mentoring of adult learners.

Activities: Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Foundation Board of Directors, Roosevelt University’s Heller Graduate School of Business Advisory Board Co-Chair, DePaul University Dean of Advisors, and ProcureCon Travel Advisory Board.

Day 1: Wednesday, May 14th, 2025

3:35 PM Panel: From Start-Up To Legacy: How Can Tech Companies Accelerate Business Travel’s Next Evolution

Both start-ups and established tech giants are playing critical roles in driving the industry forward. This panel will explore how tech companies are pushing boundaries by introducing innovative travel solutions, from seamless booking experiences to data-driven expense management and sustainable travel options. Panelists will discuss how these companies leverage agile processes, AI, and user-centric design to create tools that meet the demands of modern business travelers and redefine what’s possible in corporate travel.

Key Takeaways:

1. Understand how tech companies, regardless of size, rapidly adapt to evolving business travel needs.

2. Discover ways to make travel easier, more efficient, and more enjoyable through technology.

3. Learn how tech-driven approaches can support sustainable travel practices and improve long-term program outcomes.

Day 2: Thursday May 15th

7:30 AM Today’s Leadership Anchored by Diversity, Equity Inclusion & Belonging Breakfast Working Group:

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Leslie.

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