A successful General Client Manager of Global Business Partnerships for American Express with portfolio responsibility in excess of $100M, delivering strategic business plans, account plans, developing a globally focused target driven team, increasing revenue through expansion and consultative selling whilst leading multiple projects with fast-tracked schedules.My strategic mind set, strong negotiation and excellent interpersonal skills have been vital to the development of beneficial client relationships at all levels. I thrive in a highly pressured and challenging work environment.* Strong commercial leader with high focus on retaining current business, expansion of current business as well generating new business.* Over 15 years of Global/Multinational/national experience in Business-to-Business service delivery environment. * Change management and business re-organization skills.* Experience in both privately owned and public companies.* P&L responsibility held in several positions.* Experience in both Key/large account client segment as well as SME.* Very experienced in RFP/RFQ/Tender procurement processes Key Skills & Expertise-Leadership-Setting Strategies-Marketing & Communication-Account/Sales Management-P&L Management-Negotiation-Ecommerce experience in Hotel/Business Travel industry