Samantha Barrett-Wallis

Samantha Barrett-Wallis is a seasoned corporate travel and event leader based in Toronto, Ontario. With a proven track record as a strategist and bridge builder, Samantha possesses a demonstrated ability to create and drive adoption to corporate programs, reduce costs, and increase efficiency. Her extensive skill set includes global program creation, strategy development, team leadership, data analytics, program adoption and compliance, client/stakeholder/executive management, project management, change management, communication, and vendor management and negotiations. As the Director & Category Manager Global Travel Services at Manulife in Toronto, Samantha designed and implemented innovative programs such as "Risk Light" for abbreviated purchasing processes for meetings and events, and a global travel management program spanning North America, UK, and Asia. She successfully grew the global travel program to encompass eight countries, with two additional countries in progress. Samantha also achieved remarkable results, including a significant increase in compliance to approved travel booking channels, best-in-class adoption rates for online booking tools, corporate card usage, and preferred airline usage. Additionally, she executed a pioneering Service Level Agreement with the Travel Management Company to maintain high service standards and program results and reduced travel management costs substantially. Prior to her current role, Samantha served as a Manager of Strategic Sourcing at TD Bank Group in Mississauga, ON, where she provided sourcing, contracting, and vendor management of travel management companies, hotels, airlines, and event management companies. Her contributions led to significant cost savings and seamless integration of travelers into the program as the bank expanded its footprint. Samantha's professional journey also includes roles such as an Account Executive at HRG North America, where she achieved outstanding sales revenue growth and maintained client budgets across diverse industries, and a Sales Manager at Delta Toronto Airport West, where she researched, designed, and launched a market-boosting initiative for the sports market segment. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Studies from Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, and continues to enhance her skills through volunteer work as a Trainer for the Etobicoke Dolphins Girls Hockey League U13 BB, in addition to pursuing professional development opportunities in management fundamentals, strategic selling, and more. Samantha Barrett-Wallis's extensive experience, strategic acumen, and commitment to excellence make her a valuable asset in the corporate travel and event management industry.