Raj is Managing Partner at business travel, meetings and events management consultancy Black Box Partnerships (Black Box), and has worked in the travel and meetings industry for almost 20 years. He’s held roles as procurement lead, commercial director and supplier, which brings a balanced and trusted level of insight to the business travel sphere. His diverse work experience comprises 8 years across multiple Virgin companies including those in travel (not Galactic unfortunately!), 10 years at Capita plc (including the travel & technology division). Raj is one of only a handful of experts who holds the industry respected MCIPS qualification, supporting globally the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply and fellow procurement personnel. Raj is a mental health first aider, accredited by MHFA UK and a Suicide First Aider.