Yael Klein
American Express Global Business Travel has appointed Yael Klein as vice president and general manager for Germany.
Klein, who will start her new role on 1 July, will lead the business travel recovery in Germany for Amex GBT and will report to Jason Geall, EMEA senior vice president and general manager.
She will join Amex GBT from payments specialist AirPlus International, where she has spent 22 years leading teams in several departments and regions around the world. Klein has most recently held the roles of chief marketing officer and chief product officer at AirPlus.
Geall said: “Yael joins Amex GBT at a pivotal time for our organisation and the wider travel sector – globally, in Europe and in Germany.
“There is exciting work to be done as we support our customers through the recovery, while continuing to grow and move towards a new chapter for Amex GBT as a public company.”
Klein added: “Amex GBT is a fantastic company with many opportunities in Germany and around the world.
“I’m excited about working with the team to build on our local strengths and customer partnerships, while at the same time supporting GBT’s global role in leading the industry.”