Consumer >> CEO Interviews >> May 27, 2002

Toby Joseph – Tq3 Travel Solutions

TOBY JOSEPH, Chief Operating Officer for TQ3 EMEA-APAC, is responsible for the day-to-day running of the innovative global corporate travel firm TQ3 Travel Solutions across Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific (EMEA-APAC). He joined TQ3 prior to its launch from Carlson Wagonlit Travel, where he was based in their Paris office as Vice President Sales EMEA. Mr. Joseph spent a total of 14 years at Carlson Wagonlit, originally joining the company as Business Development Manager in London in 1987. Following promotion to Regional Sales Director, he transferred to the Carlson headquarters in 1992 to establish and run the Global Account Management team. As Director of Multinational Sales he was responsible for the consolidation and implementation of many major global accounts. Transferring back to London in 1995 as Vice President of Sales for Northern Europe, under his management Carlson underwent unprecedented growth with the UK company trebling in size during a three-year period. Educated at King's School, Ely, Mr. Joseph then went to Cambridge College of Arts and Technology. He is a member of numerous trade bodies including having been a founder member of ACTE Europe (Association of Corporate Travel Executives). Profile
TWST: Could you give us a brief overview of your company's business?

Mr. Joseph: TQ3 Travel Solutions is a global T&E or travel expense

management company. We launched in February 2001