July 24th, 2024, 1:00 pm PT / Category: GBTA 2024, Interviews
In this "Behind the Booth at GBTA 2024" segment, travel and payments expert Benjamin Alderman, Head of Travel and North America at Conferma, discusses:
- How innovative approaches like virtual cards, mobile apps, and invoice reconciliation are making a touch-free payments experience for the business traveller possible – pre-trip, in-trip, and post-trip.
- His excitement over the current state of travel tech, with advances in NDC, the boundless applications of AI, security & safety, the reunification of travel and expenses.
- How he foresees the future of business travel being a frictionless end-to end-experience, saying goodbye to the back-and-forth needed to understand policy and payment credentials.
Benjamin Alderman, Head of Travel and North America for Conferma, is a seasoned leader with extensive experience in client management, sales, and partnerships within the global financial services and fintech sectors. His expertise lies in structuring and executing complex deals, developing go-to-market strategies, and building high-performing teams. Prior to his role at Conferma, Ben held significant positions at industry giants such as American Express, Visa, and Ramp, where he honed his skills in managing large-scale operations and driving growth in dynamic markets.
At Conferma, a pioneering company in virtual card technology for corporate travel, Ben plays a crucial role in expanding the company’s footprint across North America. Conferma is renowned for its innovative payment solutions that streamline and secure travel-related expenses, making it a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.
Ben’s blend of strategic vision and hands-on experience positions him as a key influencer in the intersection of finance, technology, and travel, driving impactful solutions that cater to the evolving needs of the industry.
