We are TTCG

Decades of broad-ranging management experience in the global Travel & Hospitality industry, intensive networking in the top management echelons of the travel industry and a clear focus on your support needs are what set us apart. Our consulting style is characterised by a combination of strategic planning, theoretical knowledge and practical experience.

PARTNER & MANAGING DIRECTOR

Thomas Drexler

As a strategist and expert in sales, travel tech and mobility solutions, I am very well connected in the travel industry. My particular focus is the global rail industry. I am passionate about the pragmatic, quick and professional implementation of my projects, and love all kinds of change and creative disruption. Your success is my motivation!

Education & positions

University of Vienna
Master in Business Informatics
Former Board Member Amadeus IT Group
Angel Investor

Experience & Qualification

More than 20 years of relevant professional experience in the mobility and tourism industry
Head of Corporate Development, Start Amadeus
Managing Director for Online Sales, Lufthansa Passenger Airline
Vice President of Sales, Deutsche Bahn AG
Global Head of Rail, Amadeus IT Group
Senior Vice President Carrier Business, SilverRail Group (Expedia)

Core competencies

Many years of entrepreneurial experience and distinctive competence in the areas of digitalisation, strategy development, restructuring, business development, sales and marketing – especially in highly complex, global structures
Proven expert in the global railway distribution business, as well as in the area of rail IT backend systems
Many years of expertise and a proven specialist in the field of airline GDS (Global Distribution Systems) and airline IT systems
Decades of leadership competence

FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR

Prof. Dr. Adrian Freiherr von Dörnberg

I facilitate, analyse and “open doors” in the travel industry and align companies with their core competencies. As an expert in strategic analysis and implementation, my focus is on realigning business models without losing sight of the human factor. The basis of my work is my extensive experience in Marketing and Sales.

Education & positions

University of Marburg
Business economist (qualified as a “Diplom-Volkswirt”, comparable to an MBA)
Dr. rer. pol. (Ph. D.)
Professor at Heilbronn University, Faculty of International Business

Experience & Qualification

25 years of professional experience in the travel industry – Member of the Executive Board of Lufthansa, Member of the Executive Board EUROPÄISCHE Reiseversicherung, CEO Deutsche Seereederei-Touristik (AIDA-Cruises) – Member of the Supervisory Board DER, First Travel Agency Group, Airport Moscow-JV Aeroflot/Lufthansa, Amadeus
Independent management consultant/project manager for the Austrian Airlines Group, Kuoni-BTI Europe, TUI, Groupe Air France, Eurowings, Kühne & Nagel, etc.
Publication of more than 40 articles on topics related to the travel and tourism industry

Core competencies

Corporate development
Strategy development and implementation
Building efficient sales and customer service organisations
Accompanying generational and ownership transitions
Coaching and sparring partner for managers
Strategy meeting facilitation
Interim management roles

FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR

Jürgen Büchy

As a strategic analyst and empathetic facilitator, my focus is on generating visible added value for clients, involving all the relevant stakeholders, realising quick wins and developing tailor-made solutions. Thanks to my ability to grasp matters quickly and focus on the core issues, I develop targeted and creative solutions and successfully align large marketing and sales organisations in the mobility and travel industry accordingly.

Many years of experience in leading large companies with radical strategic realignment, successful pacification of internal and external distribution conflicts, as well as the consistent empowerment of executives and employees are the cornerstones that determine my entrepreneurial thinking.

Education & positions

Vocational training as an air traffic clerk with Lufthansa
President German Travel Association DRV (2010-2014)
Chairman of the Supervisory Board and Committee Ameropa-Reisen GmbH
Chairman of the Advisory Committee Europäische Reiseversicherung AG (ERV)

Experience & Qualification

40 years of professional experience in the airline, travel and rail industry
20 years of experience in top management positions as CEO, Managing Director, Senior Vice President at Deutsche Lufthansa, Start Amadeus (today Amadeus Germany) and Deutsche Bahn / DB Vertrieb
Extensive experience in leadership, realignment, turnaround and restructuring of large companies

Core competencies

High level of competence and experience in the areas of Strategic Development, Sales, Marketing, Key Account Management, Product Management and Pricing, especially in complex marketing structures with different channels, business and private customers, as well as domestic and foreign markets
High level of competence in the analysis and development of solutions for complex entrepreneurial or strategic challenges, as well as in implementation support

FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR

Wolfgang John

As an airline professional, I am very familiar with the tourism and travel industry. My focus in this regard is on crisis management and interim management. As a generalist with a focus on airline, sales and operations, I am open to all topics, my approach is versatile and I build bridges to lead people/teams with collegial spirit and implement projects sustainably and on time.

Education & positions

University of Erlangen-Nürnberg
Business graduate (qualified as a “Diplom-Kaufmann”, comparable to an MBA)
Certificates for safety, training and fleet management from various institutions
Former CEO, Managing Director and Board Member of International and Leisure Airlines

Experience & Qualification

Over 30 years of extensive airline experience
Positions held as CEO, Managing Director, Ops Director and Supervisory Board member in various companies such as Aero Lloyd Flugreisen, Hapag-Lloyd Flug, TUI Deutschland, Start, Amadeus Marketing Company
Development and conceptualisation of sales and marketing systems, restructuring and development of marketing and sales organisations at leisure and holiday airlines, management of operational areas (flight operations, ground operations) and personnel responsibility in cooperation with committees and trade unions

Core competencies

High level of expertise and experience in sales systems, marketing automation, airline operations restructuring, airline start-up, product development and launch, as well as mergers & acquisitions. The focus is on analysis, as well as strategy development and consistent implementation / realisation.
Frequent lectures at universities, associations and conferences

Associate Partner

Jens Vongehr

At home in Corporate Travel, very well networked and familiar with all relevant technological processes for over 20 years. With the customer’s benefit, timely delivery and the steering of all parties in focus, I have set up completely new processes as well as redesigned and optimised existing processes.

My experience is mainly in global end2end projects, e-commerce, strategy and business development.

Education & positions

State-certified Computer Scientist
Various management functions at travel management companies
Senior Consultant in GDS, Mid + Back-Office
Authorised signatory and Management Board member of a software distribution company

Experience & Qualification

20+ years of professional experience in Corporate Travel, Travel+Expense Technology and Tourism e-Commerce
18+ years of leadership experience in various roles at TMC, GDS and Deutsche Bahn, among others

Core competencies

Extensive experience in the selection (technical and commercial), implementation and optimisation of technology – both in a business travel environment and in the environment for tourism e-commerce solutions
End2end specialist with extensive experience in the implementation of international / global projects, excellent overview of almost all technical solutions on the market at a global level, extensive network linking to all technology providers
High degree of competence in communication at all levels, operational as well as CxO level

Associate Partner

Ulf Puppel

I deliver ideas, complex, holistic approaches, and concepts for the digitization of travel-related processes. Many years of experience and contacts in aviation, tourism, and the business travel world are my most valuable assets. I am a curious person, I love the challenge and to think outside the box.

I listen to my customers, analyse, I’m questioning existing processes and guidelines and deliver the optimal process for each of my customers. My project management style is described as goal-oriented, communicative, “hands-on” and empathic.

Education & positions

Hotel manager
Degree in business administration from the Technical University of Berlin
Positions as Vice President, Managing Director and Director at TRX Central Europe, “traveltopia” and BCD Travel

Experience & Qualification

Over 20 years of experience in aviation, tourism and the business travel world.
Certified implementer and project manager for various booking and travel expense accounting systems
Quality management system auditor
Project management in the automotive, pharmaceutical, real estate and food sectors

Core competencies

Holistic advise in the selection of technologies and suppliers (pre, on, post trip)
Analysis of existing processes and system settings (reviews)
Planning and implementation of global projects
Customized training for online booking and travel expense accounting solutions
Coaching

The TCG

As members of industry associations DRV Deutscher ReiseVerband e. V. and Verband Deutsches Reisemanagement e.V. , we enjoy the benefits of Germany’s largest mobility management network.