Katy Bowling

Katy Bowling is a seasoned professional in the travel and payments industry with extensive experience in various management roles. Currently serving as the Global Payment Lead/Outsource Travel Resource at FCM Travel, Katy spearheads the development of the payment vertical and provides strategic recommendations for revenue enhancement. Prior roles include Implementation Manager at Conferma Pay, overseeing the Implementation Department, onboarding virtual card accounts, and improving payment processes. Katy has also held positions as Product Training Manager and Onboarding Manager at Corporate Traveller UK, Support and Implementation Manager at SABS Travel Technologies, and Group Travel Manager at Mears Group PLC, where significant achievements included establishing in-house travel functions and managing substantial accommodation and conferencing budgets. Early career experience encompasses business development and account management roles at hotelshop UK Ltd, STA Travel, Capita Travel and Events, and Expotel, contributing to a robust background in rates negotiation and corporate travel solutions. Katy holds a BTEC in Travel & Tourism from Cheadle & Marple 6th Form College.