Ensemble has announced the appointment of Daniel Finkel as senior vice president, Partner Relations, effective immediately. Following an extensive and competitive search process that included several strong candidates, Finkel will lead Ensemble’s partner strategy with an external-first focus deepening relationships with preferred suppliers and negotiating high-value, profitable agreements that enhance member success.
Finkel brings a proven track record of more than 13 years in the global travel space, having shaped strategy, partnerships, and growth at some of the industry’s most recognized brands. This includes his tenure at Expedia in Strategy and Transformation where he was responsible for setting strategic direction, driving new business development, and leading internal transformation across the company’s leisure air, lodging, corporate travel, and advertising divisions. He also held several executive roles at Navan, including chief commercial officer and chief travel officer, leading global expansion and strategic partnerships while driving business development and operations across the company’s travel and fintech businesses. He also held leadership roles at Fareportal as chief operating officer and at Navigatr.
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