Kathy Briski has a proven track record in travel procurement sourcing and category management, developing and enforcing corporate policies and procedures, overhauling ineffective methods, implementing new efficient technologies, containing costs, and utilizing champion negotiation techniques. Over her career, Kathy has worked in a variety of industries including aerospace, banking, entertainment, software, merger and acquisitions, and consulting. She has held positions such as Vice President of Corporate Purchasing & Travel for MGM Studios, Director of Travel and Purchasing for Platinum Equity, Travel Category Manager for Accenture and Senior Category Manager – Corporate Travel Programs for IBM - Global Process Services. Kathy is currently the Travel Category Leader at The Boeing Company. Kathy holds a Masters in Business Administration, C.P.M. (Certified Purchasing Manager) and CCTE (Certified Corporate Travel Manager) designations. She is an active member of GBTA (Global Business Travel Association), and Los Angeles Business Travel Association (LABTA). She currently holds the President title for LABTA (Los Angeles Business Travel Association).