Industry Appointments
WELCOME to Industry Appointments, Travel Daily’s Thursday feature which has the latest job appointments from across the industry. If you have just appointed someone to a new position and would like to update the industry email appointments@traveldaily.com.au.
Travel Partners has appointed Sharon Orchin as the company’s new Business Development Partner NSW, ACT. She brings with her a wealth of experience in the corporate travel, GDS, Airline, & technology space.
A new Business Development Manager for South East Asia has been brought on board at Traveltek Group, with experienced travel technology professional Adam Tan joining from Sabre Travel Network.
Booking software platform Rezdy has announced the appointment of Chris Atkin as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. Atkin previously served as Rezdy’s chief operating officer position and assumes the role from founder Simon Lenoir.
Tim Mayoh has been appointed Development Manager by Choice Hotels Asia-Pac as the group looks to capitalise on hotel growth in the region. He joins from Leading Quality Assurance.
Technology provider Sabre has appointed Roshan Mendis as the Chief Commercial Officer of its Travel Network business. He will be charged with leading global sales operations.
A new General Manager will take the helm at the luxury sky hotel Niccolo Changsha, with parent company Wharf Hotels recently appointing industry veteran Jorgen Christensen to the position. The Niccolo Changsha is slated to open at the end of 2018.
Former Scoopon executive Gordon Bayne has taken on a new role at TRAVLR.com, the platform behind the Bali Bible and Fiji Bula Bible. Bayne is the company’s Global Commercial Director.
Indigenous business leader Kia Dowell has been appointed as a new Commissioner on the board of Tourism Western Australia. She replaces Elizabeth Gaines who recently resigned from the Tourism WA board.
Carnival Corporation has announced a raft of senior exec changes with Stuart Allison promoted to Senior VP, Asia-Pacific Planning and Operations for the Princess Cruises brand, Deanna Austin now taking on the Chief Commercial Officer role for Princess Cruises, while Tony Kaufman has been appointed Executive VP, Professional Services and CFO for Princess, Holland America Line, Seabourn & Carnival Australia.
Youth travel brand Contiki is searching for a new Global Chief Executive Officer after Casper Urhammer recently stepped down from the role to spend more time with his family.
Sydney Airport has appointed Abi Cleland to its board as a Non- Executive Director. She brings more than 20 years of experience with her including seniors roles in the retail and agriculture sectors.