HRG acquires consultancy
A consultancy involved in travel procurement for blue chip clients has been acquired by Hogg Robinson Group (HRG).
The purchase of Ian Flint & Associates will see founder Ian Flint become HRG’s head of global consulting, reporting to the company’s group board.
Flint said: “I have always enjoyed a professional relationship with Hogg Robinson over the years. As we share the same vision of consulting and belief in the future direction of the corporate travel industry, the acquisition of the business is seen as a natural progression towards a common aim.
“Ian Flint & Associates’ strong international client base and specialist expertise will strengthen HRG’s existing international consulting offer. In my new role, I look forward to bringing together expertise from each operational region and delivering a global Consulting strategy in line with HRG’s capabilities and growth in the wider corporate services area.”
Flint has worked for Forum Hotels, InterContinental Hotels and Thomas Cook. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants, chaired MICE Europe, and is a member of the Institute of Travel Management, Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) and National Business Travel Association (NBTA).
Report by Phil Davies
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