Christal Bemont

Christal Bemont, with over 25 years of experience in the travel and technology sectors, currently serves as the CEO of Talend, a company recognized for its leadership in modern data management. Previously, she was the Chief Revenue Officer at SAP Concur, where she managed a $2 billion business spanning 90 countries. During her tenure at Talend, she led the company’s successful transition to cloud technology and played a pivotal role in its growth in data integration and quality segments, contributing to a 19% growth as a public company and its subsequent $2.4 billion privatization deal. Bemont has also held significant roles at Concur for over 15 years, including Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Small, Midsized, and Nationals business unit. Her early career included operational and technical positions at Motorola, Extensity, and Clarify. Beyond her corporate roles, she is passionate about developing corporate culture and building accountable teams. She also contributes to the community as a member of the boards of Barracuda Networks, CoreTrust, and foundations like Nine Lives and Love Takes Root. Christal Bemont holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from Missouri Western State University and currently resides in Atlanta, GA.