Kurt Knackstedt

Kurt Knackstedt has held various leadership positions throughout their career. Kurt currently serves as the Head of Sales - Pacific at Avis Budget Group, where they are responsible for driving growth and strengthening business partnerships across the Australia, New Zealand, and APAC region. Prior to this role, they worked as the Chief Executive Officer of HRS Pay, leading the commercialization and global expansion of the company's payment capabilities. Kurt also co-founded and served as CEO of Troovo, a technology company specializing in B2B payment processing. Kurt has extensive experience in the corporate travel industry, having held positions such as President of the ACTE Association of Corporate Travel Executives and Global Category Lead for Travel and Expense Management at Rio Tinto. Kurt has also worked at companies like American Express and Travelport Corporate Solutions, where they played pivotal roles in marketing, product management, and strategy development. Kurt's expertise lies in driving business growth, developing innovative sales strategies, and optimizing financial flows in the travel industry.

Kurt Knackstedt attended Indiana University Bloomington from 1990 to 1994, where they received a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Affairs.