Carlson, a global hospitality and travel company and parent company of Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, has announced that Trudy Rautio, president and chief executive officer, will retire from the company effective May 1, 2015, after 18 years of service. During Rautio’s tenure as Carlson CEO, the company achieved key milestones including launching two new hotel brands with Radisson Red and Quorvus Collection; the sale of the iconic TGI Fridays brand as well as acquiring 100 percent ownership of Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), a leading business travel management company.
“We are grateful for Trudy’s many contributions over nearly two decades of service at Carlson, she has been a key figure in the success of this company,” said Diana Nelson, chair of the Carlson board. “Trudy has also been a respected role model and leader for our industry, and a staunch supporter of key travel and tourism issues, including combatting human trafficking, workforce development, and job creation.”
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