Advantage creates new product role
Vicky Williams has been recruited by Advantage in the new role of product manager.
She joins from the Malta Tourist Office in London where she was marketing manager for six years.
Her job is to boost revenue streams into the consortium and its members.
Advantage said it planned to introduce several new products in 2007 with a strong focus on financial and web solutions. Travel gift vouchers, a new travel insurance product and the Advantage Cash Passport have been introduced this year.
Managing director John McEwan said: “We are delighted to welcome Vicky to the team where her experience and skills are going to be invaluable in bringing to fruition some of our key objectives for 2007. Her appointment is also a reflection of Advantage’s determination to continue pushing the boundaries of what we can offer our members.”
Report by Phil Davies
Phil Davies
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