Wayne Urbanek

Wayne Urbanek is the Managing Director at Lighthouse Consulting Partners, Inc., where he specializes in the travel industry. With over 20 years of experience, he has worked across various segments, including airlines and consulting services. His expertise encompasses negotiations, vendor relations, sales forecasting, cost control, and team leadership. Urbanek has a proven track record of enhancing client revenues, productivity, and operational efficiency by establishing strategic partnerships between Travel Management Companies (TMCs) and Global Distribution Systems (GDSs) .1

He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Lynn University and an MBA from the New York Institute of Technology. Additionally, Urbanek has previously held significant roles in the industry, including serving as Director of Sales for Global Accounts at Amadeus IT Group .1 His leadership extends to involvement with professional organizations, as he has served on the board of directors for GBTA Chicago .23