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 • ItalyLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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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 execute high-complexity events and manage cross-functional partnerships effectively.

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Global Events ManagementCorporate Travel StrategyBudget OwnershipVendor NegotiationsC-Suite Engagement

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Hard Skills

Event PlanningBudget ManagementContract NegotiationCrisis ManagementData Privacy ComplianceRegistration TechnologySpeaker ManagementTravel Framework ImplementationFinancial ForecastingGDS/NDC Understanding

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationPresentation SkillsTeam LeadershipStakeholder EngagementCrisis Management

Tools & Technologies

Virtual-Card SystemsRegistration PlatformsExpense Integration ToolsEvent Management SoftwareTravel Management Companies (TMCs)

Industry Keywords

Corporate EventsTravel ManagementGDPR ComplianceCrisis ManagementHigh-Impact Events

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 for open roles, establish team cadence, and build capabilities
Plan resources across agencies, production vendors, and internal talent
Execute flagship, VIP, high-complexity, and client/customer-facing events, including 5,000-attendee conferences, executive receptions, and regional customer summits
Lead venue selection, production, security, contract negotiations, and attendee experience
Oversee internal meetings, company gatherings, leadership offsites, and standardized event playbooks
Lead implementation and transition to the enhanced global travel operating model, including TMC RFPs, contracts, policies, expense frameworks, approvals, reconciliation, and phased migrations
Own global travel strategy, master agreements, and major operational escalations
Oversee travel fulfillment, group flights, hotel blocks, rebooking, and high-touch support for executives, clients, and guest speakers
Own the consolidated events and travel budget, revenue/cost-recovery models, forecasts, ROI, and cost-saving initiatives
Manage vendor deposits, event ledgers, client billing, invoice reconciliation, post-event financial reviews, VAT/GST recovery, and approval controls
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, Finance, Legal, People Ops, IT, Security, C-Level executives, clients, sponsors, and external partners

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 experience 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
Experience with budgets, venue sourcing, registration technology, production, speaker/VIP management, and vendor teams
Hands-on experience implementing or re-platforming corporate travel frameworks, including TMC selections, booking/expense integrations, phased migrations, and duty-of-care rollouts
Strong understanding of airline/hotel distribution economics, including GDS, NDC, dynamic pricing, and corporate direct programs
Commercial contracting experience 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
Spanish and/or Italian are strong pluses
Experience with virtual-card systems or modern payment settlements is a plus
Multi-TMC or hybrid experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% remote work arrangement
International travel opportunities, up to 40%
Work across European, Middle Eastern, and Americas time zones