Professional Experience

Selected Consulting

Independent Consultant - Dominic Short Travel Consulting

2018 - Present

Providing advisory and implementation support to multinational organisations, public sector institutions and international bodies across Travel Management, Procurement, Corporate Payments and MICE.

Bosch / Keenfinity

2024 - 2026 Global Travel Procurement Transformation

Travel category strategy review.
Global TMC sourcing and selection.
Travel policy redesign and implementation.

Corporate Rates Club / CDS Groupe

Strategic consulting
Market entry support Switzerland

Ferrero

2023 - 2024 Global Corporate Payment Programme

Design and deployment of a global payment solution across 50 markets.
Stakeholder alignment and governance framework development.

Société Générale

2023 - 2024 Global Travel Management Company RFP

Global RFP with three globally leading TMC’s
Covering more than 50 markets
Leader of the most important project of the year for procurement
Deployment over 50 markets and over-performance on all savings targets, first SLA with penalties

Al Futtaim Group

2023 - 2024 Travel Category Audit

Comprehensive review of procurement processes, travel policies and supplier management.
Identification of efficiency and savings opportunities.

Unilabs

2023 - 2024 Travel Procurement & TMC Implementation

Strategic sourcing and implementation support.
Travel programme governance development.

LITASCO SA

2019 Travel Management Assessment

Travel programme audit.
Online booking and TMC sourcing recommendations.
Travel management operating model design.

World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), United Nations

2019 Travel Technology Change Management Programme

Stakeholder engagement and adoption strategy.
User communication and training framework.
Support of international travel booking technology implementation.

TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICALS

2015 - 2018 Global Category Manager Travel

Led the global travel category for one of the world's leading pharmaceutical organisations.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

Managed a global travel expenditure portfolio of approximately €300 million.
Developed and executed the global travel category strategy.
Led supplier negotiations and strategic sourcing initiatives.
Delivered significant commercial and operational improvements.
Managed international stakeholder relationships and procurement teams.

MCI GROUP, Zurich

2014 - 2015 Managing Director

Led a team of 20 employees and more than 50 freelance professionals.
Oversaw the delivery of approximately 50 international events annually.
Managed business operations, client development and commercial performance.

traxess AG

2011 - 2014 Chief Executive officer

Successfully transformed the company from a travel operations business into a specialised travel intelligence and consulting organisation.
Developed innovative management information and reporting solutions for multinational clients.
Established strategic technology partnerships and supported business growth leading to a successful exit.

Airplus International

2008 - 2011 Global Account Manager

Led the implementation of global corporate payment programmes.
Managed multinational client relationships across Switzerland and Germany.
Consistently exceeded commercial targets and developed strategic client partnerships.

Loyalty Gate

2004 - 2008 Partnership Director

Developed and managed global airline loyalty programmes and strategic partnerships.
Worked with major international airline clients, including Swiss International Air Lines, SN Brussels Airlines and TAP Air Portugal.
Led partner acquisition, commercial negotiations and programme development.

Electronic Music Entertainement

2001 - 2004 Managing Director

Founded and managed an event production and entertainment company.
Produced approximately 100 events, ranging from electronic music and techno events to major corporate functions.
Managed event concepts, artist bookings, sponsorships, production, marketing and commercial operations.

Swissair

1989 - 2001 Key Account Manager, Corporate Sales

Managed key multinational corporate accounts.
Negotiated commercial agreements and developed long-term client partnerships.
Supported revenue growth through strategic account management.

Education

Executive MBA in Marketing

Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), Switzerland

2008 - 2009

Executive MBA programme focused on the strategic leadership and commercial challenges facing senior executives in increasingly dynamic and global markets.

The programme strengthened expertise in:

Strategic marketing and business development
Corporate strategy formulation and execution
Leadership and organisational effectiveness
Financial decision-making and value creation
Stakeholder and customer-centric strategy
Innovation management and competitive positioning
International business and market development
Change leadership and organisational transformation

Particular emphasis was placed on translating marketing strategy into enterprise-wide business value, aligning customer, commercial and organisational objectives, and leading businesses through growth and change.

Diploma in Transportation and Administration

École Cantonale d'Administration et des tTansports, Biel/Bienne

1987 - 1991

Selective vocational programme covering public and business administration, commercial studies, languages and transport operations. The programme prepared graduates for careers with Swissair, Swiss Federal Railways, PTT, customs services and the Swiss federal administration.

Professional Leadership

Association of Swiss Travel Management (ASTM)

2019 – Present, President

As President of the Association of Swiss Travel Management, I contribute to the strategic development of the Swiss business travel ecosystem and support the professionalisation of Travel Management, Mobility Management and MICE across Switzerland.

ASTM's vision is to be the recognised organisation that promotes education, best practice and professional standards in Corporate Travel, Mobility Management and MICE. The association's mission is to advance Business Travel Management in Switzerland, define professional standards, and create a platform where buyers, suppliers and industry experts can share knowledge and collaborate.

Key contributions include:

Shaping the strategic direction of the association.
Promoting best practice in Travel Management, Procurement, Mobility Management and MICE.
Building a professional community connecting corporate buyers and industry suppliers.
Supporting education and industry development through conferences, workshops and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Facilitating dialogue between corporations, educational institutions, public authorities and industry stakeholders.
Encouraging innovation, sustainability and professional standards within the Swiss business travel sector.
Expanding ASTM's role as Switzerland's leading knowledge and networking platform for Travel Management professionals.

Industry Education

IMC Krems University of Applied Sciences, Austria

2014 – 2015 Guest Lecturer and Industry Expert

Delivered specialist lectures covering:

Business Travel Management
Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events (MICE)
Mobility Procurement
Supplier Management
Industry Best Practice and Market Trends