CWT appoints Cathy Orner as Chief Risk Officer
Cathy Orner's new position supports the digital strategy direction of Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), the international business travel chain. The Chief Risk Officer position is designed to promote corporate resilience.
Cathy Orner joined CWT in 2006 as Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer. In her new role, she is responsible for ensuring global business continuity - including client data protection, crisis planning and overall crisis management.
24/7 resilience
"A key part of CWT's digital transformation is to create a personalized travel experience for customers through technology innovation," says Andrew Jordan, CWT's Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer. To do this 24 hours a day, seven days a week, CWT needs the highest level of business resilience.
Therefore, potential risks must be identified and averted on an ongoing basis. Cathy Orner's experience in the individual areas of responsibility of the new position makes her the ideal candidate.
