CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform, announces the appointment of Laura Watterson as Chief Human Resources Officer, with effect from 5 July 2022. Laura will report to Patrick Andersen, CWT’s President & Chief Executive Officer, and be a member of the company’s Executive Leadership Team. Laura takes over from Catherine Maguire-Vielle, who is stepping down and leaving the company to pursue new professional opportunities.
“I am delighted and excited to welcome Laura back to CWT, and I know that her skills, flair, and talents will be a core ingredient of our success as we enter the next phase of our company’s growth story,” said Patrick Andersen. “At the same time, I am sorry to say farewell to Catherine, who has been a rock for us, as we faced the adversity and headwinds of recent years – and I know I speak for us all in wishing her every success for the future.”
Laura re-joins CWT from Cambria, where she served as Chief Human Resources & Risk Officer, having been CWT’s SVP – Global Talent & Rewards before that. A former chief human resources officer at Johnson Brothers Liquor Company, Laura began her career at General Mills Inc in 2000, and has since held several leadership positions, including Global Director of HR at Philips Electronics, and VP Talent and Culture at Aimia. Laura has a proven track record of delivering positive impact in multiple industries and Fortune 500 companies through superior human resource management, implementing innovative talent movement processes to improve depth and deployment, and creating sustainable people infrastructure.
She holds a Master’s in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University and a Bachelor of Arts in French from Washington and Lee University.
CWT is a leading global partner in business travel, meetings, and events. Operating across six continents, we deliver sustainable, tailored solutions that help organizations connect, engage, and thrive in an evolving world. Our myCWT platform integrates advanced technology with human expertise to simplify travel and enhance traveler and attendee experiences. Extensive global coverage, seamless data integration, AI-driven analytics, and carbon-conscious travel tools enable businesses to optimize their travel and meetings programs while delivering measurable value.
With 150 years of industry experience and a deep commitment to partnership, CWT collaborates with clients to shape the future of business travel and events, making them more efficient, responsible, and impactful.