PARIS AND MINNEAPOLIS The Board of Directors of Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) ended its quarter board meeting with the appointment of Herve Gourio as the president and CEO, effective immediately. He replaces John Madonna, who is leaving the company.
In addition to the CEO role, Gourio will retain his duties as president, CWT Europe, Middle East & Africa.
Gourio had been head of Accor s Wagonlit Travel at the time it merged with Carlson s business travel company in 1994 to form CWT. His roles have included President, French Operations and President, International Network for Wagonlit Travel. (10/18/00)