kevin mitchell U.S. bio

Kevin Mitchell formed the Business Travel Contractors Corporation (BTCC) in 1994, as a corporate buying group to advance fundamental reforms to the airline industry distribution system. In 1996, the Business Travel Coalition (BTC) was formed as an advocacy organization to advance the interests of corporate buyers on government and industry issues.

As BTC chairman, Mr. Mitchell writes and speaks on airline competition, travel distribution reform and aviation system security, and frequently testifies before Congress and other U.S. and foreign governmental bodies. BTC publishes Travelogue and BTC Radio in 80 countries and in advises major organizations on business travel industry issues.

Mitchell was recognized by Business Travel News as one of the 25 most influential industry executives for 1994, 1996 and 1997 and was designated Man of the Year in 1998 by the Commercial Travelers Association and Person of The Year for 1998 and 1999 by Travel Agent Magazine.

Mitchell is a graduate of Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations. Mitchell worked for CIGNA Corp. for 12 years where as Vice President, Human Resources and Services his responsibilities included:

• Corporate Travel
• Corporate Aviation
• Meetings and Incentives
• Event Marketing
• Communications
• Corporate Safety
• The Eagle Lodge Conference Resort

Mitchell lives in Radnor, PA with his wife Linda and 16 year old son Brandon.