Focus Board Director Clare Collins announced as CT Travel Group Ltd Chief Operating Officer
CT Travel Group Ltd is thrilled to announce the appointment of Clare Collins as Chief Operating Officer (COO), a pivotal move in the company’s aggressive strategy to expand its four dynamic travel brands and propel its growth trajectory.
In her new role as COO CT Travel Group Ltd, Clare will spearhead the strategic vision and oversee the daily operations of the Group’s diverse travel brands, including Business Travel, MICE, Trade Missions and Pettitts Travel, its tailor-made leisure travel brand.
Alongside this announcement, the Group has, and will continue to, make significant structural investments at all levels of the business, with the recruitment of additional key personnel who will be joining the business in the coming weeks, expanding on the strength of the existing team. Proudly holding the ‘Investors in People’ accolade for over a decade, the Group remains dedicated to unlocking the potential of its people and continuously raising industry standards.
Clare Collins, Chief Operating Officer CT Travel Group Ltd, comments, “I am extremely proud to be transitioning into the position of COO and I feel passionately about my responsibility on behalf of the company, our clients, our people and my fellow Co-Owners, the Directors of the Board. Our people are at the heart of CT Travel Group, embodying a unique CT DNA that fosters a culture of kindness, personable relationships, innovation, and service excellence. I have always championed investing in the next generation of industry experts, and I believe that collectively, we will accelerate our sales-driven strategy, leveraging the strong partnerships we have created over the past 35 years with our clients, our suppliers and our people. There is an incredible amount of energy, ambition and loyalty within CT Travel Group.
“This is an exciting milestone for both CT Travel Group and me personally. My ambition has always been to elevate standards and drive the industry forward, and my recent appointment as a Director on the board of The Focus Travel Partnership will further enhance my ability to make positive and progressive change, and a valuable contribution”.
Founder of CT Travel Group Ltd, Mark Kempster, remains CEO. Mark comments, “I am thrilled to see Clare’s transition to COO. Her leadership and dedication have been critical to our success to date, and this recognition will enable her to create an even greater impact. As our brands, travel technology and people continue to evolve, Clare’s expertise and vision will be crucial in steering our future growth”.
CT Travel Group’s Board of Directors, comprising Mark Kempster, Thomas Kempster, Clare Collins, and David Bevan, remain the dedicated shareholders and stewards of the company, collectively steering the business towards sustainable growth and success for all stakeholders.
Appointment of Clare Collins to Focus Travel Partnership Board of Directors
Focus Travel Partnership, the UK’s leading consortium of independent SME Travel Management Companies, announced the appointment of Clare Collins, Co-owner and Managing Director Corporate Travel at CT Travel Group, to its Board of Directors in March 2024. In this new role, Clare leverages her deep industry expertise and works closely with the existing Focus Board to guide the strategic direction of the Partnership. This latest leadership appointment continued to strengthen the Focus Board of Directors following the recruitment of former United Airlines stalwart, Bob Schumacher as Non-Executive Chair and James Parkhouse, former CEO of Agiito, as a Non-Executive Board Director, both joining in January 2024.
Focus Travel Partnership Chair, Bob Schumacher, said: “The Focus Board of Directors are delighted to have appointed Clare Collins, who brings over 20yrs of Business Travel leadership and MICE experience, to the Board. Clare will be an invaluable asset as we continue to achieve our business goals and navigate the exciting opportunities ahead for the whole Partnership. Clare’s appointment reflects our commitment to advocating for the next generation of leaders and our ongoing objectives of driving growth, innovation, and service excellence.”
About CT Travel Group Ltd
Established in 1988 by Mark Kempster and having recently celebrated over 35 years in the industry, CT Travel Group Ltd is a multi-award-winning independent travel business. The group consists of three corporate travel brands and a leisure operation offering tailored holidays for the adventurous traveller. The business is led by four dynamic Directors, who are supported by a hands-on Senior Management Team. Together, we empower our business to constantly innovate and evolve to meet ever-changing client needs with compelling travel management solutions. We are proud to be owner run and led. Headquartered in the UK, we also have a wholly owned office in Cochin in India and are further supported by key partners across the world. We aim to lead the way in providing travel solutions to business and leisure travel clients around the world by embracing the latest technology and providing outstanding customer service.
About Focus Travel Partnership
Focus Travel Partnership is the leading UK business travel consortium for the independent and SME sector and represents 53 TMC Partners with a total turnover of over £1.3 billion. Focus leverages the latest technology platforms and a comprehensive range of services to enable its TMC Partners to future-proof their businesses. The collective size and buying power of the partnership enables Focus to negotiate the best possible deals with Airlines and suppliers across all sectors. The continued growth and strength of the partnership through TMC Partner membership, supplier base, and buy-in from all major global airlines, is unmatched by any other UK consortium.
Media contact: Joanne Emerson, 0203 978 4942, JoanneE@focustravel.uk