Emerging Travel Group, a global travel company renowned for its brands RateHawk, ZenHotels, and Roundtrip, has announced the appointment of Sergiu Les as the new Head of Corporate Department. Les, a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in travel management and technology, will spearhead the company’s corporate travel segment, helping to drive growth for its corporate brand Roundtrip. Based in Strasbourg, France, Les will lead a team of over 50 professionals and oversee the strategic development and go-to-market approach for Roundtrip, which serves small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).
Les’ appointment comes at a critical juncture as Emerging Travel Group continues to expand its presence in the global corporate travel market. The company’s corporate travel platform, Roundtrip, launched in 2022, has quickly gained momentum, offering comprehensive travel solutions to over 4,500 partners. With Les at the helm of the corporate department, the company is poised to strengthen its market position and further grow its corporate travel portfolio.
A Proven Leader in Travel Management and Technology
Sergiu Les brings more than two decades of experience in the travel industry, with a specialized focus on travel management and corporate travel technology. Prior to joining Emerging Travel Group, Les served as Global Sales Director at CWT (formerly Carlson Wagonlit Travel), where he successfully managed customer acquisition for major enterprise accounts. His strategic vision and extensive experience in managing large-scale sales teams and enterprise relationships will be invaluable as he takes on this new leadership role.
During his time at CWT, Les developed a reputation for driving revenue growth and securing high-value partnerships with multinational corporations. His track record includes key roles at leading travel management companies, such as Navan (formerly TripActions) and American Express Global Business Travel, where he honed his skills in travel technology, market expansion, and sales strategy across the EMEA region.
Felix Shpilman, CEO of Emerging Travel Group, expressed confidence in Les’ appointment, stating, “Sergiu’s arrival comes at a pivotal time, just ahead of the business season. With his extensive expertise and deep industry knowledge, we are well-positioned to scale the growth of our corporate travel solutions.”
Strategic Vision for Roundtrip’s Global Expansion
In his new role as Head of Corporate Department, Sergiu Les will be responsible for guiding the strategic direction of Roundtrip, Emerging Travel Group’s corporate travel booking platform that has already made significant inroads since its launch in 2022. Roundtrip provides businesses with an easy-to-use platform to book a wide range of travel services, including accommodations, flights, transfers, car rentals, and group reservations, all through a single system.
Les will lead the development of the corporate product strategy, with a focus on market expansion, enhancing customer experience, and driving sales growth. He will also oversee the go-to-market strategy for Roundtrip, ensuring that the platform continues to meet and exceed its sales targets and customer satisfaction goals. Under his leadership, the company aims to build upon Roundtrip’s early success and further solidify its standing in the competitive corporate travel management space.
