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Fletcher takes key role at Concur

Concur has
announced the appointment of Suzanne Fletcher as director of travel management.In
her new role, Fletcher will manage Concur’s global travel service relationships,
both internally and externally, playing a critical role in continuing to build out
Concur Connect, a global program that connects travel suppliers from around the
world to more than $35 billion of spend driven by Concur’s more than 6,000 clients.

“Suzanne’s deep industry knowledge and expertise make her a great fit as Concur
works on behalf of our clients to revolutionize the supply chain by strengthening
and expanding our growing list of partners,” said Rajeev Singh, president and chief
operating officer for Concur. “Her impressive background as a Fortune 500 travel
manager combined with her successful leadership of NBTA gives Suzanne a unique
perspective into the needs of corporate travel managers and the business travelers
they support.”

Fletcher most recently served as the president and CEO of the National Business
Travel Association (NBTA), a post she filled since 2005. During that time she
represented NBTA at major corporate travel industry events and shows around the
world. She currently sits on the NBTA board, serving as chairman and immediate past
president. Fletcher has a long standing relationship with the association, having
been active in leadership roles within national and local chapters of the
organization. She has served as a board member, chairman and director at large over
the past ten years.

“Concur is a leader in our industry, and a company that I’ve long respected,” said
Fletcher. “As a former Concur client whose managed travel program has benefited from
the advances they’ve made in the industry, and as a leader of NBTA who has worked in
partnership with them to move the industry forward, I’m excited to join this dynamic
team and help to build out the Concur Connect network.”

During her more than 18 years of experience with the travel industry, Fletcher has
held the director of travel and meeting management, fleet, transportation and food
service for Weyerhaeuser Corporation. From 1991 to 1996, Fletcher served as director
of travel and meeting for Nestle USA. She is a frequent speaker at industry events
and has been honored with industry awards including the 2003 NBTA President’s Award
in recognition of her outstanding contribution as an NBTA Direct Member and being
named one of the Top 25 Most Influential Executives in corporate travel by Business
Travel News in 2006.
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