Global Business Travel Group (GBTG) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• The 2025 annual meeting will be held virtually on June 11, 2025, with voting on director elections and auditor ratification.

• Shareholders can vote online, by phone, or by mail, with a record date of April 15, 2025, and a quorum required for business.

• The company achieved record financial results in 2024, including highest Adjusted EBITDA and revenue, strong margin expansion, and significant free cash flow growth.

• A $300 million share buyback was authorized, with 8 million shares repurchased.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Shareholders will vote on electing four Class III directors for three-year terms and ratifying KPMG LLP as the independent auditor for 2025.

• Shareholder proposals for the 2026 meeting must be submitted by December 25, 2025, for inclusion in the proxy statement.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• The board consists of 11 members divided into three staggered classes; eight directors are independent per NYSE standards.

• The board is chaired by Greg O'Hara, with Paul Abbott as CEO; roles are separated for governance.

• Four standing committees: Audit & Finance, Compensation, Nominating & Corporate Governance, and Risk Management & Compliance.

• All directors attended at least 75% of meetings in 2024 (except one at 73%).

• Stock ownership guidelines require executives and directors to hold multiples of salary or retainer in company stock.