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Kelly Kuhn is president of Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Military & Government markets, known in the marketplace as CWTSatoTravel, the travel division of Carlson responsible for soliciting and managing travel for U.S. military and government clients. Kuhn oversees all of CWTSatoTravel’s operations in the United States, Europe and Asia-Pacific from her Washington, D.C., area office.

1. Best career move you ever made?

Accepting the job offer from my company to relocate from Chicago to Washington DC and be responsible for running our Military & Government business.

2. What is fun about you?

Most would say I am a social butterfly, love interacting with people and making sure everyone is comfortable and laughing. 

3. Who, or what company do you think gets it right today?

As the biggest and best TMC in the world, I certainly believe that CWT gets it right – in the minds of our employees, customers and suppliers.  Outside of our industry I would say Google – the power  of information and innovation at everyone’s finger tips – extraordinary.  

4. What is the best place you have ever visited?

There are so many….but, if I have to choose one it’s the place I always want to go back to – the Amalfi Coast, Italy.  The people, the beaches, the coastline, the art, the love for life there is captivating.  And, my significant other is a photographer so we have captured it all on canvas! 

5. What is your superpower?

I have been told that I am very motivating to others, which is a huge compliment.  I see my ultimate goals, both personally and professionally very clearly and can motivate others to help us get there.