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Christof SloninaHead of Regional Category Management, Bayer

“We were dealing with a highly sensitive project under demanding timescales. The evaluation of the volume of information and data, balanced with sector context was, without doubt, one of the most significant contributions that the Festive Road team brought to this project. The combination of true consulting rigour, coupled with industry expertise is a fine art!”

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Mark CuschieriExecutive Director, Group Corporate Services, UBS

“Festive Road walked us through a well-thought through planning process which has resulted in a clear, defined path forward and a best-in-class strategy. Having the independence and knowledge of the Festive Road team added weight and clarity to the process.”

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Patrick KuziwGlobal Travel Manager at BASF

“We knew that we had asked Festive Road to help us with a progressive but challenging project. We selected them because of their experience and profile on the subject of NDC. They were professional, informative and friendly throughout, but most importantly of all, they helped us make the best decision for BASF we could in a very complex area.”

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Natalie GardnerSenior Global Travel Manager, Electronic Arts

“Festive Road has been fluid, flexible and creative. their professionalism, partnership approach, support, counselling, and good humour has actually made TMC sourcing, one of the most stressful things a travel buyer does, fun!”

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Leslie HaddenDirector, Global Travel & Transportation, Workplace Services, Linkedin

“The investment in an outsourced travel manager was also an investment in myself. Being able to trust Sarah to own all of the day to day running activities of the travel programme allowed me to find the strategic head space to really dream big for our business and transform our travel programme. I have since received a promotion to director and have taken on a new global transportation programme.”

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Director, Global Travel & Meetings, S&P Global

“It is incredibly comforting to work with smart, articulate, well-seasoned industry professionals. It’s like this great mind where everyone brings their expertise to the table – especially on the buyer side. They understand where their clients are coming from; they’ve lived those same frustrations and challenges and they see what the opportunities are. You’re working with other professionals who have walked in your shoes. The knowledge and insight, creativity and diversity that Festive Road brings is so completely refreshing and different from the other consulting agencies.”

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Martin SilvesterGlobal Director for Workplace and Travel, Arcadis

“With Arcadis being a consultancy ourselves, we naturally have high standards and expectations. We were so impressed with Festive Road’s methodology that we applied their approach to other categories within the business.”

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Mark TeerinkGlobal Travel Manager, Randstad

“Working with FESTIVE ROAD and Esther van der Aa transformed my approach to corporate travel management. Esther's genuine care and support to put my best interests first, not only equipped me with the necessary skills but also empowered me to lead with confidence and resulted in me achieving both professional and personal milestones.”

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Carlos AlmendrosDirector Global Travel, Card, Marketing and Communications Leader at Cisco

“Cisco has a good travel programme that works across 96 countries, but we are not complacent and were looking for innovation to support future business needs as travel landscape changes. The team agreed on their objectives for change and challenges with the current offering - along with the setting out a vision for the future and what qualities would be needed to be successful, whilst maintaining one programme and one policy globally. FESTIVE ROAD supported Cisco in creating a framework and model that allowed a fair and open RFP.”

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Mia AnderssonHead of Global Travel Management, Scania

“Partnering with Festive Road has been a game-changer for us. The results speak for themselves: our travellers are more satisfied, our programme is more effective, and employee feedback indicates increased productivity and efficiency. Together, these efforts have not only transformed the travel programme but have also strengthened Scania's culture of collaboration and innovation. We have created a global programme that excels in efficiency and impact, delivering exceptional results.”

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Julia SullivanCorporate Travel Strategy Manager, Shell

“Festive Road brought independent, trusted partnership to this complex transition. Their collaborative mindset, expert guidance, and governance ensured a seamless move to our new TMC with zero downtime. With their support, we delivered continuity across 49 countries, improved traveller experience, and set our travel programme up for future success.”