Who iS Carlos Almendros
Professional Background
Professional Background
Professional Background
I have worked as both a supplier and buyer in this industry for 25+ years. I now have the privilege of leading travel, meetings and card across 96 countries at Cisco Systems. As you can imagine leading the programme in a company focused on a portfolio of technology innovations, this is where my travel heart lies … to
Innovate with Purpose
I have worked as both a supplier and buyer in this industry for 25+ years. I now have the privilege of leading travel, meetings and card across 96 countries at Cisco Systems. As you can imagine leading the programme in a company focused on a portfolio of technology innovations, this is where my travel heart lies … to
Innovate with Purpose
I love mentoring and teaching and lead a team of 8 diverse employees located in the US,UK,Poland, helping them grown and develop gives me lots of satisfaction.
Some of my biggest and proudest accomplishments was creating a purposeful travel program that provided key statekholders from all parts of the business appreciate the ROI of business travel.
I am immensely proud of influencing key executives to join United Airlines Eco Skies. investing in $1M of Sustaianble Aviation Fuel (SAF) reducing 20% of the airlines emissions.
Starting with being named ITM Buyer of the year 2024. on the GBTA masters list in 2016, I have supported a number of GBTA education events, innovation councils and supplier advisory boards.
Giving Back
Professional Background
Professional Background
One of my proudest moments was getting a place on this years 2024 London Marathon.
Through a wondeful charity called "The Chilrdrens Trust"
Helping young children with brain injuries and diseases I was able to complete the marathon and raise £5,500
In 2022 I was fortunate to be part of a group at Cisco where we helped clear a 1st floor apartment for Habitats for Humanity
Recognition
Professional Background
Recognition
Two of my proudest moments were being awarded with the ITM 2023 Travel Buyer of the Year.
In 2026 GBTA I was inlisted in to the GBTA Masters Honeree list.
- ITM Travel Buyer of the Year 2023
- ITM Buyer Exchange Knowledge Moderator 2024
- Implementation of SAP Concur Travel & Expense 75 Countries 2018
- GBTA The Paradox of Choice: Why Innovation i
Two of my proudest moments were being awarded with the ITM 2023 Travel Buyer of the Year.
In 2026 GBTA I was inlisted in to the GBTA Masters Honeree list.
- ITM Travel Buyer of the Year 2023
- ITM Buyer Exchange Knowledge Moderator 2024
- Implementation of SAP Concur Travel & Expense 75 Countries 2018
- GBTA The Paradox of Choice: Why Innovation is Disrupting Travel Policies and How to Adapt 2023
- GBTA Role of Technology in the return to travel 2022
- Implementation of SAP Concur Travel and Expense 2018 (75 Countries)
- GBTA Honery Masters List 2016
- Sabre /GetThere Travel Innovation Award 2015
A passion of mine is to give back to our indusytry and over the years I have particpated on a number of GBTA and ITM educational sessions