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Australia: Corporate Travel Management (CTM) Group has appointed Ana Pedersen as the company’s permanent managing director and group CEO.
Pedersen had been running CTM as acting group CEO since February 2026 while the company’s founder, Jamie Pherous, transitioned into strategic advisory role.
He stepped down following the company’s disclosure that its UK division had overcharged clients approximately £77.6 million.
Prior to this, Pedersen had served as global chief commercial officer for CTM since October 2024.
CTM chairman Ewen Crouch said: “Since stepping into the role of acting group CEO, Ana has provided steady and considered leadership during what has been a particularly challenging period for CTM. The Board is confident that Ana is the right person to lead CTM through its current challenges and position the company for long-term success.”
Pedersen added: “I am pleased to continue leading CTM, and our focus is on advancing our priorities with discipline and clarity, while working toward fair and timely outcomes for those affected.”
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nts approximately £77.6 million. Prior to this, Pedersen had served as global chief commercial officer for CTM since October 2024. CTM chairman Ewen Crouch said: “Since stepping into the role of acting group CEO, Ana has provided steady and considered leadership during what has been a particularly challenging period for CTM. The Board is confident that Ana is the right person to lead CTM through its current challenges and position the company for long-term success.” Pedersen added: “I am pleased to continue leading CTM, and our focus is on advancing our priorities with discipline and clarity, while working toward fair and timely outcomes for those affected.” Highlights:
- Corporate Travel Management (CTM) Group has appointed Ana Pedersen as permanent managing director and group CEO after serving as acting chief executive since February 2026.
- Pedersen succeeds Jamie Pherous, who moved into a strategic advisory role following CTM’s disclosure that its UK division had overcharged clients by approximately £77.6 million.
- Before becoming CEO, Pedersen served as CTM’s global chief commercial officer from October 2024, bringing senior commercial leadership experience to the role.
- CTM Group said Pedersen will lead the corporate travel company through its current challenges while focusing on long-term growth and fair outcomes for clients affected by the UK overcharging issue.
