Steve Glenn, Chairman and CEO of Executive Travel announced the addition of travel industry veteran Bill La Peer as Chief Commercial Officer.

Bill La Peer brings to the role more than 25 years in leadership positions in the travel industry in account management, sales and operations. His most recent role was with BCD Travel where he spent 23 years, the last seven as Senior Vice President, Sales – North America. In the various roles Bill has held, his focus has been on developing teams and strategies that have produced measurable results in areas such as customer satisfaction, team development, and sales and revenue growth.

The role of Chief Commercial Officer is new to Executive Travel and emphasizes the company’s commitment to their existing client base and an aggressive growth strategy. In the role of Chief Commercial Officer Bill will be responsible for the development and execution of the company’s commercial strategy of driving business growth and market share and ensuring the integrated commercial success of the organization.

Founded in 1986, Executive Travel is one of the largest and fastest growing travel management firms in the Midwest. Executive Travel specializes in helping companies implement comprehensive travel management programs that lower the total cost of corporate travel. For more information, please call (402) 435-8888 or visit www.executivetravel.com.