Senior appointment at ATPI
John Nixon has joined travel and event management business, ATPI, as global director of operations.
Nixon was previously with Carlson Wagonlit, where he worked for 20 years, most recently as global director of CWT’s Technical Service Centres and interim director of its Service Centre in Manila.
At ATPI he will report directly to CEO Andrew Waller and will be responsible for the ‘development and delivery of ATPI’s operational strategy and customer service functions worldwide’.
Waller said: "I’ve had the pleasure of working with John for many years and I know he’ll be a valuable asset to our clients and internal teams.
“He brings with him an exemplary track record in operations management and delivery and will be key to further enhancing our global operations strategy as we continue to develop our industry leading client support."
Bev
Editor in chief Bev Fearis has been a travel journalist for 25 years. She started her career at Travel Weekly, where she became deputy news editor, before joining Business Traveller as deputy editor and launching the magazine’s website. She has also written travel features, news and expert comment for the Guardian, Observer, Times, Telegraph, Boundless and other consumer titles and was named one of the top 50 UK travel journalists by the Press Gazette.
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