Board of Directors
Please meet your Focus Travel Partnership Board of Directors, their collective expertise and visionary collaboration leads our strategic decisions and ensures that Focus Travel Partnership achieves it’s long-term goals. The deep industry knowledge, along with the diverse backgrounds of our Board of Directors, helps to position Focus at the forefront of a dynamic and successful future for our TMC Partners.
Neil Armorgie
Non-Executive Chair
Neil joined as Focus Chair in July 2026. Having been part of the original team at the inception of Focus Travel Partnership, Neil has enjoyed a close working relationship with the Focus central team and our individual TMC Partners for many years.
Neil’s career is defined by commercial imperatives, driving growth and forging strategic industry partnerships. As Commercial and Marketing Director of the Advantage Travel Partnership, Neil worked alongside the founding Focus Partners, presenting the initial concept at the 1999 launch meeting. Over the interceding years, he has worked collaboratively with Focus through his varying roles. Neil’s career highlights include setting-up WIN (the Worldwide Independent Travel Network), where he was CEO for 18 years. A global group of TMCs and travel agencies, which grew from 4 members to over 6000 agencies, across 70 countries. Advantage bought WIN and Neil transitioned to Corporate Travel Director. In addition, Neil has run his own consultancy, and held senior roles with Snowstorm Technologies, as well as Avios (AirMiles), with responsibility for all of the travel related departments and a team of over 300.
Neil firmly believes that Focus stands unmatched in corporate travel as a cohesive, collective buying network. He will be working with the team, Partners and Suppliers, to drive continued growth and ensuring our strategy remains firmly rooted in serving the TMC travel community.
Paul Spencer
Managing Director
Paul joined Focus Travel Partnership in April 2025, bringing with him strong senior management and industry experience.
Paul’s first role in the Business Travel sector was in 2008 with Hillgate Travel, after a diverse career in Global Assignment Management and Software Development both as a supplier and a client. During his tenure with Statesman Travel he held responsibility for the TSI Global Network, incorporating 40 TMC members, where Paul launched TSI’s UK IATA operations under the ITS brand as Managing Director in 2019. His roles have also included the promotion and implementation of technology and software solutions (OBT, Data Analytics, Expense & bespoke development) for high volume airline solutions such as Passenger Disruption and Crew Management.
Paul’s appointment reflects the hands-on nature of our Managing Director role, which is focused on driving growth and engagement, delivering tangible and collaborative results across the whole partnership.
Tina Rose
Director
Tina, a 40-year travel industry veteran, serves as the Managing Director of both Chartwell Travel and Ovation Travel Group UK, whose parent company acquired Chartwell in 2018.
A London native, Tina’s career in travel started in Beverly Hills, where she worked as part of a large group of independent travel consultants. After four years, Tina transferred back to her home city, where she set up a partnership with a leading entertainment travel agency, working with film, television and other media clients who had global locations. In 1999, Tina joined Altour International as MD to set up their new European operation. In 2005, she moved to Protravel International, setting up their first business unit outside the U.S. and Tina was appointed MD when Protravel was acquired by Travel Leaders in 2012.
In her role at Chartwell, Tina leads the development and execution of client strategy, guiding Chartwell’s operations.
Mark Colley
Director
Following a City-career in investment banking and global money markets, Mark formed a hospitality company operating a hotel and restaurant and going on to win a coveted Michelin Star. In 2015, Mark moved to the family owned Sunways Travel, formed by his father in 1973 and run by his late brother. Since taking the helm, Mark has continued to steer the company successfully in both the leisure and corporate travel sectors, developing their technology and digital capabilities, as well as building upon the impressive corporate customer base. In June 2026 Sunways rebranded as Aeris Business Travel. Mark has worked closely within Focus as a member of the Technology Steering Group since 2016, collaborating on many of the technology solutions that are available to the Partners today.
Mark is a driving force in carbon positive travel having launched Sunways Sustainable Business Travel in 2021. This initiative enables travellers to calculate and offset the CO2 of their trips and is further supported by Sunways’ promise to donate a tree for every flight they take – a commitment to the positive impact travel can have.
Edward Rom
Director
Edward is the Founder, Managing Director, and CEO of EFR Travel Group. His passion for travel was ignited early on, leading him to establish his own travel enterprise straight after completing his education in business administration. He is a forward-thinking entrepreneur, and launched EFR Travel with a clear mission – to provide clients with unforgettable travel experiences that cater to their unique interests.
The EFR Corporate Travel division was created under Edward’s guidance and with his prime objective of always going the extra mile to enhance the traveller experience from the moment of departure through to the end-point of their journey. Recognising the need for personalised travel experiences, he integrated the latest travel tech to help expand client offerings.
Edward is a keen golfer and is also known for his philanthropic efforts as a patron for the Rays of Sunshine children’s charity.
Francesco Deluca
Director
Francesco is Regional Director EMEA at Omega World Travel, responsible for the strategic and day-to-day leadership of the company’s UK operation. He joined Omega in 1999 and has held a range of senior management roles across operations, sales, and client services, playing a key role in driving strategic growth and strengthening client engagement across international markets.
With more than 30 years of leadership experience in global corporate travel management, Francesco brings deep expertise in strategic growth, operational excellence, client partnership development, and building high-performing, people-led teams. Prior to Omega, he held General Manager roles within the leisure travel sector, leading fast-paced agencies with responsibility for large teams and significant advertising budgets.
Originally from Italy and based in the UK for over 40 years, Francesco’s early career in hospitality and retail shaped his strong appreciation for people and relationships. Outside of work, he travels extensively across Europe and has a strong interest in food and wine provenance, as well as cooking.