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OSHKOSH, Wis. (Oct. 30, 2023)— Fox World Travel, a leading travel company in the nation that is recognized on the Forbes list of America’s Best Small Employers 2023, is delighted to announce its CEO Chip Juedes is the winner of the 2023 Global Business Travel Association’s (GBTA) WINiT Individual Award for Best Male Mentor or Coach. This award recognizes male mentors or leaders who are making a determined effort to elevate women through mentorship and coaching. GBTA determined the winner for this Individual Award based on the following criteria:
- He demonstrates a significant and positive impact on the careers of emerging female professionals in the business travel industry.
- He nurtures growth and career development by helping female mentees identify their strengths and areas for improvement and guides them on how to make the necessary changes.
- He acts as a champion to elevate women into new roles or to lead company efforts and initiatives supporting women in the workplace.
“It is an honor to receive this prestigious award, which is a testament to both my upbringing and watching my father hire many extremely talented women at Fox World Travel, which has led to the success we have seen today. I am a firm believer in surrounding myself with those smarter than me, regardless of race, gender or orientation and I am honored to have some of the best and brightest in the travel industry calling Fox their home as we look ahead to a strong future together,” Chip Juedes, CEO of Fox World Travel explained. “I was taught early to recognize the value of diverse perspectives and simply to do what is right, which in my case means filling many of our leadership roles at Fox with some remarkable women and providing them the tools and coaching to soar.”
Juedes, one of 12 individual and group winners to receive this prestigious recognition, accepted the award at the WINiT Awards Ceremony and Gala on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. More than 150 people gathered at the Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City to celebrate the outstanding achievements to advance women in the business travel industry.
As a third-generation leader at Fox World Travel, Juedes has led the charge to create 50 percent female representation on the executive team and 74 percent of leaders within Fox are female, giving women a prominent and important seat at the table. Under Juedes’ leadership, Fox World Travel was honored by WINiT in 2021 for Creating a Company Culture for Women to Advance and Succeed.
Beyond statistics and recognition, Juedes’ passion for elevating his team stands out. He has actively promoted female team members to key positions. Moreover, Juedes has invested significantly in leadership coaching, dedicating several hours weekly to individual and team elevation, with more than a dozen female leaders benefitting from this coaching since 2018.
“Chip is a humble and outstanding leader who truly exemplifies the essence of this award,” shared Fox World Travel chief operating officer (COO), Beth Marino. “He is devoted to empowering and promoting women at our organization and across the travel industry. He serves as a strong ally for women, ensuring that our voices are heard across the organization and fostering a culture of mutual support and collaboration. Chip is highly deserving of this recognition.”
Fox World Travel offers a diverse portfolio of vacation travel, business travel, meeting planning and incentive travel. The team at Fox provides trusted expertise and customized travel solutions to local communities and national clients. To learn more about Fox World Travel, visit foxworldtravel.com.
Chip Juedes, CEO of Fox World Travel and winner of the Global Business Travel Association’s (GBTA) WINiT Individual Award for Best Male Mentor or Coach 2023.
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