From Travel Manager to Strategic Leader

Part of the SAP Concur Travel Leaders Insights Series, built on conversations with a CFO and three travel leaders

From Travel Manager to Strategic Powerhouse

Business travel is no longer just about bookings and policies—it’s about driving enterprise value.

With global business travel spend projected to reach $1.69 trillion in 2026, expectations are rising fast. Today’s CFOs aren’t just looking for cost control—they’re looking for strategic partners who can connect travel decisions directly to business outcomes.

That’s where the modern travel leader comes in.

CFOs Want More Than Reporting - They Want Insight

Today’s finance leaders expect travel teams to go beyond flagging issues.

They want:

· Actionable solutions, not just data

· Clear recommendations tied to business outcomes

· Confidence that travel spend is working as hard as the rest of the organisation

As Stuart Maclean, CFO of Brother UK, put it: we rely on travel leaders to be a “fountain of knowledge” on what’s possible.

Download the Whitepaper to learn how to:

· Elevate travel from operational function to strategic driver

· Align travel investment with enterprise goals

· Deliver the insights CFOs expect—and act on them

· Build the cross-functional influence required to lead

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Travel and finance: Fostering a strategic partnership for growth

From Travel Manager to Strategic Powerhouse

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