Elena Warburton
About Elena Warburton
Elena Warburton serves as the AVP of Global Travel at RingCentral, bringing extensive experience in corporate travel management across multiple regions. She has a strong background in travel security, risk management, and supplier negotiations, complemented by her bilingual skills and education in International Business.
Current Role at RingCentral
Elena Warburton serves as the AVP, Global Travel at RingCentral, a position she has held since 2016. In this role, she manages the company's global travel strategy, ensuring that travel programs align with organizational goals. Her responsibilities include overseeing travel policies, optimizing travel processes, and enhancing traveler experience. She has been instrumental in implementing effective travel solutions that cater to the needs of the organization while maintaining compliance with travel regulations.
Previous Experience in Travel and Hospitality
Elena Warburton has extensive experience in the travel and hospitality sectors. Prior to her current role, she worked at Alsbridge as Director of Enterprise Solutions for Travel & Hospitality from 2015 to 2016. She also held positions at InterContinental Hotels Group, where she was Director of Sales from 2004 to 2007, and at Starwood Hotels & Resorts as Convention Services Manager from 2003 to 2004. Additionally, she served as Head of Mid-Market Segment at Softtek from 2009 to 2013 and as Director of Strategic Partnerships at Luxoft from 2013 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Elena Warburton earned her Bachelor’s degree in International Business with a focus on Cross-Cultural Communication from Georgia State University, studying from 1996 to 2001. Her educational background complements her professional expertise in travel security and risk management. She possesses a deep understanding of compliance with travel policies and has developed significant skills in managing corporate travel programs across North America, EMEA, and APAC regions.
Skills in Travel Program Management
Elena Warburton specializes in sourcing, negotiating, and managing partnerships with travel suppliers, including hotels, airlines, and technology providers. She focuses on optimizing business processes to reduce travel and expense costs while enhancing traveler productivity, wellness, and safety. Her bilingual capabilities further support her work in international travel program implementation and centralization, allowing her to effectively communicate and negotiate in diverse environments.