Nicki Leeds

Director, Global Travel, Card & Meetings Programs Hewlett-Packard Enterprise

Nicki joined Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) in April of 2021 as the Director of Global Travel, Corporate Card & Meetings Programs. In this role, she leads a team comprised of 8 industry professionals located around the globe. She serves as the Finance & Strategy Site Leader for Houston focusing on team member engagement. In 2023, Nicki was honored to receive HPE’s CFO Leadership award.

Prior to HPE, Nicki led Hess Corporation’s Global Travel, Card and Expense Team. Earlier in her career, Nicki worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers as their Corporate Responsibility Manager and Global Travel Manager, where she earned the prestigious Chairman’s Award.

Nicki holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Texas A&M University and is happiest spending time with family, friends and Hank, her 12-year-old Golden Doodle rescue. She also enjoys tennis, Peloton, and attending ‘bucket list’ concerts.

Day 1: Wednesday, May 14th, 2025

10:00 AM Panel: Destination 2035: Designing the Travel Program of the Future

What will corporate travel look like a decade from now? This forward-thinking panel will dive into the trends, technologies, and shifts that will shape travel programs by 2035. Experts will discuss how sustainability, automation, evolving traveler expectations, and geopolitical factors will transform the landscape of corporate travel. You’ll gain insights into what your travel program will need to remain competitive and aligned with future business needs, and how to start preparing now for the changes to come.

Key Takeaways:

Learn how emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, and predictive analytics will impact travel management and improve efficiency.
Understand the growing importance of sustainability in travel and how to design eco-friendly travel options that meet both corporate goals and traveler demand.
Explore how demographic changes, from Gen Z to remote and hybrid work models, will influence traveler expectations and program flexibility.

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

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