Kurt Knackstedt

Kurt Knackstedt is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in the travel and technology sectors. Currently serving as Chief Commercial Officer at BLACKBOOK and Strategic Advisor at DynGo Pay, Kurt previously led sales for Avis Budget Group in the Pacific region and was the Chief Executive Officer of HRS Pay at HRS Group. Notably, as Co-Founder and CEO of Troovo, Kurt drove innovation in Robotic Process Automation for B2B transactions. Additionally, Kurt held significant leadership roles at ACTE, Rio Tinto, American Express, and Travelport, focusing on strategic growth, commercialization, and operational efficiency across various global markets. Kurt holds a BS in Public Affairs from Indiana University Bloomington.