PTC Recruits Two Industry Vets

Princeton, N.J.-based Partnership Travel Consulting last week welcomed industry veterans Tom Wilkinson, formerly Travelocity's director of global agency services, and John Asselta, formerly director of meetings and travel services for KPMG, to its team, said Andrew Menkes, PTC chairman and CEO.

"Tom and I have known each other for a number of years and we've stayed connected. The timing was just perfect," Menkes said. "Tom adds a lot to the group because he not only has a background as a consultant, but through his work at Travelocity and GetThere has all of that technology expertise. I had my eye out for him and it was worth the wait."

Wilkinson worked for consultant John Caldwell for many years and then opened his own consulting firm, which he operated for several years before signing on with the Sabre-owned online ventures. He was enthusiastic about the move back to consulting.

"I've really enjoyed my opportunity to help develop the ITMC business model at GetThere and Travelocity Business," he said. "I now believe I can help the business travel industry more by helping travel managers and buyers create the best available solutions for their unique corporate needs."

Menkes said bringing Asselta into PTC was also a targeted move. "He was formerly head of hotel and meetings at KPMG, which is an area we've always had background knowledge," he said. "I can say we have specific subject expertise now."