AREKA NAMES INDUSTRY EXPERT TO GROW THE NORTH AMERICA REGION

Maureen Brady appointed to Head of North America, responsible for growth and development of Areka’s services and practices across North America

Paris, France, December 11 – Areka, a global leader in corporate travel, expense, and meetings since 2011, proudly announces the appointment of Maureen Brady as Head of North America. With more than 30 years of experience in the travel industry, Brady will lead the growth and development of the consulting services for clients across the North America region.

"I'm excited to join Areka as Head of North America, as I firmly believe in the unique, independent approach they offer in consultancy services”, said Brady. “At a time where the value chain is significantly changing for corporate buyers and travel managers, I look forward to driving growth and strengthening our presence in the region with innovative solutions and exceptional value for our clients."

Bringing a wealth of experience to her new role, Brady has held senior leadership positions, including C-level roles, in a number of leading Travel Management Companies. In both 2020 and 2024, she was named one of the Top 50 Women in Travel by GBTA-WINiT, recognizing her contributions to the industry.

Brady will report directly to Pascal Jungfer, Founding Partner and CEO of Areka. “Maureen’s experience and knowledge of the business travel ecosystem will bring immense value to our clients and our broader team,” said Jungfer. “Bringing senior expertise to our clients has always been our key focus at Areka. With the industry consolidating and increasing in complexity every day, we felt that hiring an experienced professional such as Maureen would make a difference for our clients. Her expertise will help us continue rolling out our fast-paced global growth strategy.”

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