American Express GBT to appoint Hogg Robinson CEO to board upon acquisition completion

Global travel management company American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) has announced that David Radcliffe, CEO of Hogg Robinson Group plc (HRG), will join the GBT Board upon the completion of its acquisition of HRG. Radcliffe (pictured) was appointed CEO of HRG in 1997, and led the company’s repositioning as a focused corporate services group. He was appointed to its board in 1989. Greg O’Hara, chairman of the Board, GBT, said: “I will be delighted to welcome David to the GBT Board following the completion of GBT’s acquisition of HRG. He brings a wealth of industry experience and expertise and will play an important role as we integrate HRG, delivering continuity and helping to provide value for all stakeholders and shareholders.” Radcliffe added: “I’m excited to be given the opportunity to join the Board of the combined group following the completion of GBT’s acquisition of HRG and to work with the best talent and technology from both organisations. The transaction will create a truly world-class company capable of delivering significant benefits to clients, colleagues and suppliers.” The acquisition of HRG is subject to satisfaction or waiver of the European Commission clearance (or the Competition and Markets Authority, the German Federal Cartel Office, and the Austrian Federal Competition Authority clearances, as applicable), the United States Hart Scott Rodino clearances and all general third party clearances.