Appointment of Senior Former U.S. Navy Commander to CTM Board of Directors
05 Fevereiro 2014 - 5:00AM
Business Wire
Corporate Travel Management (CTM), ASX: CTD, a leading
independent travel firm, is today announcing the appointment of
retired U.S. Navy Admiral Robert J. Natter, as an independent
Non-Executive Director. This prestigious board appointment is on
the back of CTM’s continued growth and aggressive strategy to
expand into global markets.
The multi-award-winning company was founded in Australia 19
years ago and has successfully demonstrated strong year-on-year
growth since its inception. In the year ending 30 June 2013, total
transaction value (TTV) increased by 29.7% from the previous year
to hit AU$884 million.
In July 2012, CTM acquired U.S.-based R&A Travel Inc. and
then TravelCorp in May 2013. TTV sales are expected to exceed
AU$300 million this fiscal year across five offices in Colorado,
Louisiana and Texas. Continuing this global expansion, in November
2013 CTM acquired a 75.1 percent stake in leading Asian travel
company Westminster Travel, with offices in Hong Kong, Singapore,
China, Macau and Taiwan.
Admiral Natter will be based in North America and has been
actively engaged with CTM as a consultant since September 2013. He
brings a wealth of knowledge and experience both in the corporate
and government sectors. Currently the Non-Executive Chairman of G4S
Government Solutions Inc. and a Non-Executive Director of BAE
Systems Inc., Admiral Natter is also the Non-Executive Chairman of
the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and a Non-Executive
Director of the National U.S. Navy SEAL Museum.
Retiring from active military service a decade ago, Admiral
Natter has since served on a number of U.S. boards and advisory
panels in both the corporate and government fields. In his Navy
career, Admiral Natter served as the Commander in Chief of the U.S.
Atlantic Fleet and as the First Commander of U.S. Fleet Forces
Command, overseeing all Continental U.S. Navy bases, facilities and
training operations. In January 2014, Admiral Natter joined the
Washington, DC, based Potomac Institute for Policy Studies’ Board
of Regents.
Tony Bellas, Chairman of CTM commented: “With our continued
expansion into North America, we felt it imperative to have
US-based Board representation at a senior level; and you don’t get
more senior than a retired U.S. Navy four star Admiral, who also
brings impressive commercial credentials. Admiral Natter’s high
ethical standards as well as his passion and expertise are closely
aligned with CTM’s values, business operations and growth
aspirations and we are delighted he is joining us.”
About CTM
CTM is an award-winning provider of innovative and cost
effective travel management solutions to the corporate market. Its
proven business strategy combines excellence in client services,
advanced technologies and global buying power to deliver
client-driven solutions and savings for business travel needs.
The Company employs 1,300 FTE staff and has established a
national footprint in Australia and international offices in Asia,
New Zealand and the USA.
CTM (Australia) is a member of the GlobalStar worldwide network
of 70 travel management companies, which allows it to provide a
seamless international service for its clients and provides access
to leading edge technology. This partnership with GlobalStar also
provides a valuable networking tool, enabling the Company to
contribute to significant industry developments around the
world.
CTM has been acknowledged by the Australian Federation of Travel
Agents (AFTA) winning three awards in 2013, including the ‘Best
Corporate Agency in Australia' eight times in the past ten years
and was inducted into AFTA's Hall of Fame in 2010 for continued
excellence.
Background on Admiral J
Natter
Admiral Robert Joseph Natter is a retired United States Navy
Admiral who served as Commander, US Atlantic Fleet/Fleet Forces
Command from 2000 to 2003.
Admiral Natter enlisted in the United States Naval Reserve at
the age of 17 as a Seaman Recruit. After one year of enlisted
service he was appointed to the United States Naval Academy and
graduated in 1967, receiving a commission as an Ensign.
Natter's service at sea included department head tours in a
Costal Minesweeper and Frigate, and Executive Officer tours in two
Amphibious Tank Landing Ships and a Spruance Destroyer USS Hewitt
(DD-966). He was Officer-in-Charge of a Naval Special Warfare
detachment in Vietnam and commanded USS Chandler (DDG-996), USS
Anietam (CG-54) and the United States Seventh Fleet.
Shore assignments included Company Officer and later Flag
Secretary to the Superintendent at the United States Naval Academy;
Executive Assistant to the Director of Naval Warfare in the Office
of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV); staff member for the
House Armed Services Committee of the 100th Congress of the United
States; Executive Assistant to the Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific
Fleet, Executive Assistant to the Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of
Staff, during Operation Desert Storm; Assistant Chief of Naval
Personnel for officer and enlisted personnel assignments; Chief on
the Navy's Legislative Affairs organization; Director for Space,
Information Warfare, Command and Control (OPNAV N6), and the Deputy
Chief of Naval Operations for Plans, Policy and Operations (OPNAV
N3/N5).
Natter was a distinguished graduate of the U.S. Naval War
College and has Masters Degrees in both Business Management and
International Relations. In May 2000, he was awarded the Naval War
College Distinguished Graduate Leadership Award.
His awards and decorations include the Silver Star, Navy
Distinguished Service Medal (three awards), Defense Superior
Service Medal, Legion of Merit (five awards), Bronze Star with
Combat V, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, (two awards),
Navy Commendation Medal with Combat V, Navy Achievement Medal with
Combat V, and various unit and campaign awards.
He retired from the Navy in 2003.
dovetail solutionsAndy Boian,
303-868-0085aboian@dovetailsolutions.com
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