Creativity Behind the Curtain: How Cirque du Soleil Automates for T&E Agility

What does it take to run the business side of one of the most iconic live entertainment companies in the world?

At Cirque du Soleil, dazzling performances are only part of the story. Behind the scenes, a lean and globally distributed finance team keeps operations running smoothly across continents, currencies, and creative projects. In this episode of the SAP Concur Conversations podcast, Chantale Périgny, Accounts Payable Manager at Cirque du Soleil, takes us behind the curtain.

She shares how Cirque reimagined its travel and expense processes to support a business that thrives on flexibility and creativity. From simplifying global compliance to empowering employees with mobile-first tools, Chantale explains how SAP Concur solutions like ExpenseIt and Intelligent Audit help her team gain control, improve visibility, and keep everyone focused on the work that matters most — bringing world-class performances to life.

Whether you’re in finance, operations, or just curious about how innovation fuels creativity, this is a story of smart automation, strategic alignment, and staying nimble in a fast-moving industry.