London, United Kingdom — Anthony McCartney has been appointed as the new Group Chief Financial Officer at Wings Global Travel. McCartney brings a wealth of experience from the financial sector, notably within the travel industry, making him a perfect fit for Wings, a leader in global travel management.
Prior to joining Wings Global Travel, McCartney served as the Chief Financial Officer at Marshmallow from November 2022 to April 2024, where he played a pivotal role in enhancing cash flow, working capital, and profitability through improved forecasting, reporting processes, and governance structures.
Before his tenure at Marshmallow, McCartney was deeply involved in financial strategy at Expedia Group. As the Senior Vice President and CFO for the Travel Partners Group from November 2019 to October 2022, he led cost transformation initiatives and was instrumental in integrating multiple business lines including the media ad business. His leadership helped to modernize finance operations and manage corporate travel mergers and acquisitions, underpinning revised margin strategies and enhancing stakeholder relations.
From July 2015 to October 2019, he served as CFO for Lodging Partner Services at Expedia Group in Geneva, where he was recognized for building financial functions from the ground up, overseeing significant investment programs, and establishing robust compliance frameworks.
Earlier roles include his time as Senior Finance Director at Expedia, where he established the company’s new headquarters in Geneva and played a key role in international market expansions and competitive business model innovations.
About Wings Global Travel:
Founded in 1992 and headquartered in London, Wings Global Travel specializes in managing travel for niche industries such as investment banking, legal services, and the energy sector. With a focus on complex travel solutions, Wings employs over 450 people worldwide and generates annual sales exceeding £420 million. Under the leadership of founder and CEO Tony Sofianos, the company has expanded its footprint globally, offering best-in-class technology and unmatched service standards to a discerning clientele.
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