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.

Jenny Wallis has been appointed Business Partnership Manager at 10 Travlr following her departure from Flight Centre last month. She was previously the travel company’s Product Manager for more than 10 years. Wallis joins Melissa Bramley who was recently recruited to the role of Partnership & Contracting Manager.

Air New Zealand this week announced the appointment of Leanne Geraghty to the newly created role of Chief Customer & Sales Officer, where she will report directly to the carrier’s Chief Executive Officer Greg Foran. Air NZ has also foreshadowed the departure of Chief Financial Officer Jeff McDowall in the middle of 2021.

Two new roles have been created at Unique Cruises, with Jacinta Tangkhpanya taking on the role of Design and Social Media and Clarke Peninton who will be charged with taking on the company’s operational requirements. Peninton has been tasked with ensuring agents and clients receive excellent customer service.

The Darwin Festival has a new head, with James Gough stepping into the role of Chief Executive Officer after steering the event through the COVID climate in the last couple of months as acting CEO. Gough is considered to be a great fit for the position as he arrives with a wealth of experience, having been involved in the Darwin arts and entertainment industry for more than 10 years.