InteleTravel, the global travel distribution group built on the longtime host agency, and Hickory Global Partners, a global corporate travel alliance that serves travel agencies, departments and corporations, have announced two significant hires to their team.
A notable addition is Kim Andreello, who will serve as the vice president of corporate development and strategy for both InteleTravel and Hickory. Working closely with InteleTravel CEO James Ferrara, Andreello will play a key role in creating the company’s and its brands’ strategic plans, including potential acquisitions and alliances to assist its expansion and distribution. He will also collaborate closely with Hickory President Chris Dane.
Andreello is a seasoned professional with over two decades of leadership experience in aviation, travel, and technology. Most recently, he served as the senior vice president of corporate development and strategy at Mondee and as the president of Rocketrip, an innovative corporate travel and incentive platform. He has also founded and co-founded a series of businesses, including Avia Travel Services, a hospitality and travel technology and service solution, and 40hammocks, a travel app that helps groups traveling together access special savings and accommodations.
“With his impressive industry knowledge and experience, we welcome Kim as a next-level contributor to the executive team at the InteleTravel group,” said Ferrara. “He is a ‘builder’ who joins us at a critical time of geographic expansion and vertical and horizontal integration across InteleTravel and our subsidiaries. I am excited about and for him as we devise the strategy for this dynamic multi-billion dollar concern for our next five years.”
Patrick O’Brien will also join the Hickory Team as the director of global sales and account development for Hickory Global Services. In this role, he will utilize his deep industry knowledge and proven leadership to enhance sales strategies, build lasting partnerships, and drive exceptional value for members and partners worldwide. His hiring reflects Hickory’s commitment to strengthening its global footprint and growing further than ever.
O’Brien brings over 30 years of distinguished experience in the travel industry. He has previously held leadership roles at airlines such as Trans World Airlines, US Airways, American Airlines, and Qatar Airways, where he developed and executed innovative strategies that enhanced corporate travel programs, strengthened agency partnerships, and expanded market presence.
“Patrick is a giant in the field regarding his expertise and abilities,” said Dane. “He has held executive roles with some of the biggest airlines in the world and has directly contributed to higher revenue, better account management, better customer service, and more. Patrick’s presence on the team will allow us to advance and broaden our offerings internationally.”
