Denise Adleman, Ccte, Glp, Ccdt
About Denise Adleman, Ccte, Glp, Ccdt
Denise Adleman serves as the Director of Global Travel & Meetings Management at Hitachi Vantara, where she has worked since 2011. With extensive experience in travel management across various companies, she has successfully implemented significant cost-saving measures and improved operational efficiencies in her field.
Work at Hitachi Vantara
Denise Adleman has served as the Director of Global Travel & Meetings Management at Hitachi Vantara since 2011. In this role, she leads a global team managing a travel and meeting program with an annual spend exceeding $90 million. Her responsibilities include implementing strategies to enhance travel efficiency and cost-effectiveness across multiple regions, including the US, UK, India, Poland, and Malaysia. Under her leadership, the program has achieved significant improvements in reporting accuracy and online booking adoption.
Previous Experience in Corporate Travel Management
Prior to her current position, Denise Adleman held various roles in corporate travel management. She worked at Nestle U.S.A. as Corporate Travel Manager from 2003 to 2005 and later served as Global Travel & Meeting Services Manager at Nestle Business Services S.A. from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, she was the Director of Travel Management at Advito - Hitachi Data Systems for one year in 2010. Her experience spans over a decade in managing travel services for large organizations.
Education and Expertise
Denise Adleman studied at The Wharton School, where she completed the Global Leadership Professional Program and achieved a Certificate of Professional Development. She also earned the Global Leadership Professional Designation from the same institution. Furthermore, she attended CATCH Canine Trainers Academy, where she completed a Master Class with a Mentor and became a CATCH Certified Dog Trainer from 2015 to 2018. Her educational background supports her expertise in leadership and management within the travel industry.
Achievements in Travel Management
Denise Adleman has implemented several initiatives that have significantly improved travel management processes. She introduced an automated Trip Approval process in 32 countries, achieving a return on investment of over 288%. Her efforts in implementing online booking tools resulted in an average adoption rate of 41% in seven countries outside the US. Additionally, she led a project to rewrite the Global Travel & Expense Policy, streamlining the audit process by consolidating over 15 local and regional policies.
Recognition and Performance Metrics
Throughout her career, Denise Adleman has received recognition for her contributions to travel management. She has been awarded the Executive Long Term Incentive recognition each year during her employment. Her initiatives have led to a 20% increase in preferred airline usage and a 13% increase in spend at preferred hotels. Furthermore, she improved the accuracy of reporting by 44% and increased online booking adoption by 61% in the US and Canada.