Primmer leaving Helloworld

The departure of Julie Primmer from Helloworld ( TD breaking news) marks the end of an era, with Primmer having led the group’s retail networks for more than a decade ( TD 18 Apr 2011), after earlier roles with Harvey World Travel and as GM Sales at Jetset Travelworld.

Primmer will leave the company at the end of Feb, with HLO CEO Andrew Burnes yesterday afternoon advising members of the appointment of Renee Nightingale - the co-owner of three Helloworld Travel offices in Albury, Wodonga and Wangaratta.

Burnes said Nightingale had accepted the position as Head of Branded & Associate Networks in Australia, adding that she would retain ownership of her retail travel outlets which will now be run by senior managers.

He also confirmed the previously announced appointment of Andre Moten as Group GM of Helloworld Business Travel and Magellan Travel ( TD 18 Oct), replacing Lisa Harrison and David Padman who have both left the business ( TD 26 Sep).

“Renee and Andre bring an enormous amount of experience and capability across a range of travel distribution businesses,” the Helloworld CEO said.

Burnes also thanked Primmer, Padman and Harrison for their long-term commitment to the company and for helping to steer franchisees through the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Each of these individuals worked extremely hard to develop our networks over many years and they made a huge effort in very challenging circumstances during COVID.

“Together with the Board, I cannot thank them enough for those efforts and we wish them well in their future endeavours.”