American Express Global Business Travel (AMEX GBT) has appointed Gerardo Tejado as general manager of American Express Meetings & Events.
In his new role based in Jersey City, New Jersey, US, Tejado will report to GBT’s executive vice president of global supplier relations, Michael Qualantone.
Tejado will be focused on prioritising a technology-driven transformation of the attendee experience for clients of American Express Meetings & Events.
Prior to this role, Tejado was vice president and general manager for Latin America and the Caribbean, where he was responsible for doubling the size of the GBT footprint in the region. He also managed the company’s propriety operation in Colombia in 2017.
David Reimer, GBT’s senior vice president and general manager for the Americas, will now oversee the Latin America and the Caribbean team and operation.
