Global Events Partners
(GEP), a leading partnership of destination management companies worldwide, names Kaye Mulkeen, a management professional with 25 years experience in the hospitality and tourism industry, as president of GEP Atlanta.
GEP Atlanta is one of the top DMCs in the nation and one of seven owned by GEP.
Over the course of her career, Kaye has been responsible for sales, account management, operations, customer service and profitability for various enterprises and has acquired an impressive track record for building successful companies.
“Her background positions her well to oversee the day to day operations and sales efforts of GEP Atlanta as it continues to provide superior DMC services in the Atlanta area, ” said Chris White, Chairman and CEO of GEP.
“Kaye Mulkeen is the perfect person to build on the Atlanta DMC’s strong foundation with a fresh perspective as our industry begins to rebound from the global economic downturn.”
During nearly 10 years with WorldTravel Meetings and Incentives in Atlanta, Kaye frequently worked with GEP and its DMC partners. “I’ve known that GEP is a great organization,” she said.
“I’m thrilled to now be a part of it. I’m especially pleased to be leading an award winning DMC owned by GEP. That means we have great support and resources behind us.”
A graduate of Duke University, Kaye began her career by completing the management-training program for Disney before moving to American Express. While at American Express Kaye won several executive leadership awards and was responsible for multiple business lines.
During her tenure as Director, Group Travel Management Services, she led a team of 300 in 19 offices nationally, achieving $75 million annually with less than 6% turnover.
After 10 years at American Express, she moved to WorldTravel Meetings and Incentives (Now BCD Travel), where as Executive Vice President and General Manager she expanded the business from $12 million to $200 million in 6 years.
She also played a significant role in making WorldTravel the first-ever official travel services sponsor for the Summer Olympic Games, serving 65,000 corporate executives and other travelers. After the Games, she led the successful effort to convert the Olympic Games infrastructure into a multi-functional operational center.
Most recently, Kaye has been working part time as a consultant to small businesses and non-profit organizations helping them build solid business plans. She is currently the President of her daughter’s school PTA and an elder at her church.
