ABTA looks for Hugh Morgan replacement
ABTA is inviting nominations for the election of a director from members with annual principal turnover of £50 million or more to replace Cosmos MD Hugh Morgan following his resignation from the Monarch Group at the end of October.
Morgan stepped down from ABTA following nearly a decade as a board member, during which he saw through its merger with the Federation of Tour Operators, significant reorganisation and relocation, and the development of its policy agenda in Westminster and Brussels.
ABTA CEO Mark Tanzer said: "It is a particularly important time to join the Board as there are regulatory changes under way which will impact all members, and large principals in particular.
"As the business of the large principal members becomes increasingly international and cross-border, we shall look to the elected director to help inform our policy and operating strategy."
ABTA’s chairman Noel Josephides added: "We are looking for a strong director to join the talented and dedicated team who sit on our Board.
"The Association is entering a significant phase as it builds on its brand strength and consumer recognition, and as we enter the run up to the general election in Spring 2015. This is an important and exciting opportunity, at a pivotal time for our association and our industry."
Candidates should put forward their nomination papers to the ABTA Secretariat by 17.00 hours on Wednesday December 3.
ABTA members with annual principal turnover of £50 million or more will then be invited to vote for their preferred candidate.
The ballot result will be announced on January 8. The new director will then serve on the board from that date.
Details of the nomination process can be found at: http://abta.com/news-and-views/news/abta-board-election-2014.
ABTA is also seeking members to join its Code of Conduct Committee. It is looking for candidates who have expertise and experience that would assist the work of the committee. More details can be found at http://abta.com/news-and-views/news/join-abtas-code-of-conduct-commitee.
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