Kevin J. Brady has worked in the travel business for over 33 years, 11 with airlines, 4 with Carlson-Wagonlit Travel followed by 19 years responsible for managing the Merrill Lynch Global Travel Program as Vice President, including sourcing responsibilities for all travel suppliers, including leading the global airline RFP for Merrill Lynch in 2006/2007.

Kevin’s in depth experience, reputation and personal interest in the airline business has resulted in various airlines contacting him for new product advice, particularly business and first class seating design, as well as improvements in in-flight service. He played a key role in an American Airlines international flight attendant training film.

Kevin is a member of the Executive Editorial Board for Business Travel News, chair and co-founder of the Financial Services Group Benchmarking committee, founded in 1994, member of the Executive Board of the Institute of Business Travel Management from 1992-1996, and was Treasurer of the New York Chapter of the National Business Travel Association.