Erik Magnuson

Erik Magnuson has a strong background in the travel and hospitality industry, with a diverse range of roles and responsibilities. Erik began their career in 2006 at Carlson as an ERP Consultant. Erik then transitioned to Carlson Hotels, where they worked as a Financial Analyst from 2007 to 2009. Erik continued to grow in their roles at Carlson, serving as a Senior Accountant and later as a Senior Financial Analyst from 2009 to 2011. Erik then joined the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group as a Manager of Strategic Finance from 2011 to 2012. Since 2012, Erik has been with CWT, holding various leadership positions. Erik started as a Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis and progressed to become a Business Manager, then Director and Sr. Director of Supplier Revenue Management. From 2019 to 2021, Erik served as the Vice President of Air Distribution Capabilities, and from 2021 to 2022, they held the position of Vice President of Product Management, Mobility & Payments. Currently, Erik is the Vice President of Product Management, Travel Content & Connectivity at CWT.

Erik Magnuson holds a Bachelor of Science in Business (BSB) with a focus on Finance, Accounting, and Marketing from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management. Erik also obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Finance and Entrepreneurship from the University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business. Additionally, Erik attended Copenhagen Business School, but the specific degree and field of study are not mentioned.