Bruce W. Finch has dedicated the past 40 years to the global travel industry, specializing in corporate travel and events. He earned a B.S. in geography with a concentration in travel and tourism from Salem State University. Throughout his career, Finch has worked with prominent organizations such as Eastern Airlines, The Gillette Company, and Fleet Boston Financial, and has managed his own travel company in the Boston area. His most recent role was senior director of global travel and meeting services at Autodesk, Inc.

Finch has held notable positions, including chairperson of the Technology Committee for the New England Business Travel Association, and co-chair of the Global Business Travel Association’s Technology and Sustainability committees. He has been a board member of the Association of Corporate Travel Executives and the Salem State University Travel and Tourism Advisory Board.

Following his retirement from Autodesk in 2020, Finch, along with his husband, Keith, relocated to Palm Springs, where they are actively involved in volunteering for local nonprofits.