Head of Global Events and Travel

Tether.to

. Lead the strategy, governance, and execution of the global events and corporate travel function .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • SpainLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading global events and corporate travel functions, with a strong focus on budget management, vendor negotiations, and compliance with data privacy standards. Proven ability to engage with C-Suite executives and manage high-impact client-facing events effectively.

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Global Events ManagementCorporate Travel StrategyBudget OwnershipVendor NegotiationsCrisis Management

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Hard Skills

Event PlanningFinancial ForecastingContract NegotiationData Privacy ComplianceGDS/NDC UnderstandingROI TrackingCrisis ManagementHigh-Value Event ManagementCorporate Travel FrameworksClient Event Billing

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationPresentation SkillsTeam LeadershipStakeholder EngagementCross-Cultural Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Registration PlatformsTravel Management Companies (TMCs)Event Management SoftwareBudgeting ToolsVendor Management Systems

Industry Keywords

Corporate EventsTravel ProgramsC-Suite EngagementGDPR ComplianceDynamic Pricing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the strategy, governance, and execution of the global events and corporate travel function
Lead and develop the team, recruit open roles, establish team cadence, and build capabilities
Oversee flagship, VIP, high-complexity, client-facing events, executive dinners, and customer summits
Direct venue selection, production, security, contract negotiations, and attendee experience
Oversee internal meetings, company gatherings, and regional leadership offsites
Implement the approved global travel operating model, including TMC RFPs, contracts, policies, expense frameworks, approvals, reconciliation, dual quoting, and phased migrations
Own global travel strategy, master agreements, operational escalations, group flights, hotel blocks, rebooking, and high-touch executive/client/guest-speaker support
Own consolidated events and travel budgets, revenue/cost-recovery models, ROI, cost savings, forecasts, and mitigation plans
Oversee budgets, rolling forecasts, vendor deposits, event ledgers, client billing, invoice reconciliation, VAT/GST recovery, and post-event financial reviews
Lead major supplier RFPs and negotiations with TMCs, airlines, hotel chains, venues, registration platforms, and production partners
Own global events and travel policy, traveler assistance, emergency response, data privacy, and incident escalation frameworks
Partner with Marketing, Sales, Customer Success, C-Level executives, Finance, Legal, and People Ops on events, sponsorships, client experience, and global delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years leading corporate events and managed travel programs
3+ years leading a global function in a fast-growing, international environment
Proven track record running internal company meetings/offsites and high-impact client- or customer-facing events
Proven experience directing large conferences with 5,000+ attendees end-to-end
Hands-on experience implementing or re-platforming corporate travel frameworks
Strong understanding of airline/hotel distribution economics, including GDS, NDC, dynamic pricing, and corporate direct programs
Experience with commercial contracting for high-value event venues and suppliers
Demonstrated budget ownership, financial forecasting, ROI tracking, vendor negotiations, and client event billing/cost recovery
Exceptional communication and presentation skills; comfortable engaging with C-Suite executives, enterprise clients, sponsors, and key industry partners
Solid understanding of global travel safety protocols, crisis management, GDPR compliance, vendor DPAs, and attendee data privacy standards
Professional fluency in English
Willingness to travel internationally up to 40% and operate across European, Middle Eastern, and Americas time zones

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% remote work
International travel opportunity (up to 40%)