Karen Hutchings
Partner, Kintela
Karen Hutchings is listed as Partner, Kintela. Karen spoke at GBTA + VDR Europe Conference 2026 in November 2026 (speaker, “The Ultimate Travel Game Show: Right Mode, Right Time, Right Impact , by the GBTA Europe Transportation Committee”). Speaks mainly at Consumer Services events.
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- Sector: Consumer Services
About
Founder, Cobb & Hutch Consulting | Global Travel, Meetings & Events Leader Karen Hutchings is an internationally recognised leader and innovator in the global travel, meetings and events industry. Known for challenging the status quo and driving transformational change, she has held senior global leadership roles at EY, Merrill Lynch, AIG and Citi. As former Global Head of Travel, Meetings & Events at EY, Karen oversaw US$2.5 billion in annual expenditure and pioneered innovative technology solutions. Founder of Cobb & Hutch Consulting and co-founder of Pioneera, Karen serves on the Board of HeadBox and advises SilverDoor, Badge and Clarasight. A two-time BTN Travel Manager of the Year, Karen was inducted into the BTN Hall of Fame in 2022 and received the GBTA WINiT Lifetime Achievement Award in 2023. Outside work, Karen has completed 26 marathons and is passionate about animals, travel and supporting a dog sanctuary in Goa, India.
Sessions at 1 conference
GBTA + VDR Europe Conference 2026 2 November 2026 – 4 November 2026
- The Ultimate Travel Game Show: Right Mode, Right Time, Right Impact , by the GBTA Europe Transportation Committee Speaker · 3 November 2026
Spoke alongside
People who have shared a session with Karen at events on B2DB.
- Heinz Leonard Hornsby Senior Manager Travel & Travel Technology · Deloitte 1 shared session
- Stuart Donnelly President Mobility · Mobility iQ 1 shared session