10 years in senior Commercial and Sales leadership positions in the global travel industry. A strong track record of success in setting and executing commercial strategies to deliver on business targets and objectives. Experience of selling across all business areas, including B2B, leisure and distribution. A core strength in building influential relationships internally and externally, with an outcome of driving performance excellence. A real desire to establish, drive and execute best practice in the business, with an outcome of strong and deep business partnerships, driving brand loyalty and revenue growth. Experience of negotiating the largest commercial contracts with transformational multi-faceted agreements nationally and internationally. An excellent communicator who is articulate and can motivate and influence to succeed and achieve targets. A great believer in people being a company’s most important asset, and always develops talent through coaching and mentoring. Thrives working in a dynamic fast paced business, where opportunities to make decisions directly impact on business results. Extensive experience working with digital business partners, where connectivity and distribution are the key enablers for success. Comfortable with a helicopter view but also very happy getting down into the detail.