Kerri’s experience provides a unique perspective to support the travel startup ecosystem with a combination of foundational expertise, and an in depth understanding of industry needs and trends. To know Kerri, is to know that her passion is identifying unique opportunities and driving new business ideas in an industry that is at times complicated yet primed for change.

Kerri brings years of executive-level experience in new business development, travel technology, strategic partnerships, growth strategies and global program management and operations.

Her career within global organizations and startups gives her unique insight how to best support opportunities that drive growth and revenue generation for customers, partners and startups.

In her most recent position, as Head of Amadeus Launchpad – Americas, Kerri was responsible for creating a startup program that increased revenue and fostered innovation worldwide by identifying unique startup business models, supporting their go to market strategies and growth plans. In parallel, Kerri supported startups independently as an advisor and investor.

Prior to joining Amadeus North America, Kerri held various roles at Amadeus globally, and within the travel industry; including Orbitz Worldwide, and European brand eBookers, both now part of Expedia Group. She was responsible for the execution of multiple global initiatives, including industry-changing technologies, strategic partnerships, and new commercial models.

She is known for building strong relationships and networks. This along with her leadership skills, and experience developing successful new business initiatives, led her to CELITECH as a business development consultant, as well as continuing to identify, advise and mentor startups in their quest to innovate and change the world.