Bernard is Head of Sustainability for Project ICARUS: the global sustainability programme from the Global Business Travel Association Foundation. His brief is to help procurement professionals develop a more sustainable travel and meetings industry through implementation of best practices, educational programs, tools and processes. He was formerly a European Executive Board Member and Director of Industry Affairs and Strategic Development with American Express Business Travel and Head of Global Sales with British Airways. With almost 20 years travel industry experience, Bernard is a recognized industry expert and commentator, particularly in the field of travel related sustainability, corporate social responsibility & regulatory issues.