Focus Travel Partnership Strengthens Board with Appointment of Omega World Travel Director Francesco Deluca
Focus Travel Partnership has appointed Francesco Deluca, Regional Director EMEA at Omega World Travel, to its board of Directors as it enters its next phase of growth. A recognised leader with more than 30 years of 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 to the Focus board.
On his appointment, Francesco Deluca said: “I am truly honoured to be joining Focus Travel Partnership as a Non-Executive Director. I have long been a strong supporter of Focus and the exceptional people who underpin its powerful, community-led model, one built on collaboration and shared values. I look forward to working closely with the team, listening, learning, and being as useful as possible as the partnership continues to evolve and deliver meaningful value for its Partners. I am excited to contribute my experience of leading a UK mid-sized TMC, and to support Focus as it navigates its next phase of growth and consolidation.”
Focus Chair, Adrian Parkes, commented: “I am delighted to welcome Francesco to our board, and I look forward to working with him and to his contribution to the Partnership in the months ahead. Francesco brings a wealth of experience with him and great knowledge from across the industry that will undoubtedly be positive for the business and our future strategy.”
Francesco’s appointment adds diverse firsthand operational and commercial expertise to the Focus board, and reinforces Focus Travel Partnership’s commitment to strong governance, industry collaboration, and supporting its TMC Partners through strategic development and continued innovation. The Focus Board of Directors oversee the strategy and direction of the UK’s leading travel management consortium, ensuring that the business objectives of each of its TMCs are achieved.
Adrian Parkes, Focus Chair, welcomes Francesco Deluca to the Board of Directors
About Focus Travel Partnership
Focus Travel Partnership is the leading UK business travel consortium for the independent and SME sector and represents 45 Travel Management Company (TMC) Partners with a total turnover of over £1.2 billion. Focus leverages advanced technology platforms and a comprehensive suite of services to support its TMC Partners, enabling them to future-proof and grow their businesses. The collective size and buying power of the partnership, along with its long-established industry leading corporate air programme, enables Focus to negotiate the best possible commercial deals with suppliers across all sectors. The continued strength of Focus Travel Partnership – reflected in its TMC Partner community, extensive supplier network, and buy-in from all major global airlines – remains unmatched by any other UK consortium. For more information, please visit https://focustravel.uk/
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