Nicole Cornell

About Nicole Cornell

Global travel, meetings & events leader with 15+ years of experience designing and scaling enterprise programs across multinational organizations. I have led programs exceeding $150M in annual spend, delivering cost savings, operational efficiency, and exceptional traveler and attendee experiences.I specialize in Strategic Meetings Management Programs (SMMP), global corporate events, travel and expense strategy, and supplier partnerships, combining strategic sourcing expertise with a strong focus on compliance, governance, and program performance.Known as a collaborative communicator and strategic thinker, I partner across Finance, HR, Legal, IT, and executive leadership to align programs with business priorities. I am also passionate about developing and mentoring high-performing global teams, empowering them to deliver results, innovate, and grow professionally.Core expertise:• Global Travel & Expense Programs• Strategic Meetings Management (SMMP)• Corporate Meetings & Events Strategy• Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Negotiations• Corporate Card & Payment Programs• Supplier Governance & Performance Management• Travel Technology & Expense Platforms• Spend Analytics, Reporting & Compliance• Team Leadership & Talent DevelopmentI focus on transforming travel and meetings programs into scalable, efficient, and insight-driven operations that support global business growth while creating trusted partnerships across teams and suppliers.

Experience

1. Director, Travel and Meeting & Event Solutions

   Robert Half

   Jan 2021 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   Lead global travel and meetings programs (~$40M spend), driving supplier strategy, program execution, and team development.• Designed and evolved the global travel program, strengthening supplier partnerships and operational governance.• Implemented a new Travel Management Company (TMC) to support emerging markets and enhance service delivery.• Expanded corporate card programs, streamlining payments, reporting, and spend visibility.• Directed multi-million-dollar meetings & events programs, improving ROI and attendee experiences.• Developed and mentored a high-performing global team, fostering innovation and consistent execution.

Education

• University of Hawaii at Manoa

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing

Skills

• Java
• Salesforce.com
• Enterprise Software
• Cloud Computing
• Business Development
• Strategic Partnerships
• Saas
• Account Management
• Agile Methodologies
• Contract Negotiation