Carlson Wagonlit Travel has appointed Michelle Frymire as chief financial officer.

Based in Minneapolis, Frymire will report to Kurt Ekert, president Carlson Wagonlit Travel, and serve as a member of the executive leadership team.

Current chief financial officer, Brad Hall, will become executive vice president, chief administrative and financial officer of Carlson, Carlson Wagonlit Travel’s parent company.

Both appointments will be effective from January 21st.

“Michelle brings a wealth of experience and skill from a broad industry base.

“I am delighted to welcome her to Carlson Wagonlit Travel and look forward to partnering with her as we continue to execute our CWT 3.0 growth strategy,” said Ekert.

“I also extend my deep gratitude to Brad for the significant contribution he has made to the development of our business and I look forward to continuing to work with him in his new role.”

Immediately prior to her appointment, Frymire was chief financial officer at a portfolio company of private equity firm Kohlberg & Co.

She was previously chief financial officer at Service King Collision Repair, TruGreen Lawn Care and Starwood Vacation Ownership, and held senior finance roles at ServiceMaster, Delta Air Lines, Continental Airlines and American Airlines.