Yves has been chosen by the BATM Supplier Committee for his commitment, his professional and transparent procurement methodology in dealing with the Travel Suppliers

Yves Galimidi, Global Travel Purchaser and Deputy Category Manager for IKEA, is a travel industry veteran of 20 years’ experience with a strong background in business travel management.
He has joined IKEA in 1993, where at first he was the Travel Manager for the Inter IKEA Group of companies, a world-wide coordination center located in Waterloo, Belgium.
In April 2005 he moved to IKEA’s newly established Global Procurement Department, IMS Indirect Material & Services, where he is responsible for purchasing all business travel, meetings & conferences related services.
Prior to joining IKEA, Yves has worked for 6 years for Carlson Wagonlit Travel, where he got bitten by the business travel bug.
He is currently a member of ACTE, BATM, and BCD EMEA Travel Advisory Board.

Please join us in congratulating Yves for his achievements and his well deserved recognition in the Travel Industry.

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