Russell Knight

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Global Business Solutions at Globus Family of Brands @ Globus family of brands
littleton, colorado, united states
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London, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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About Russell Knight

Russell is a dynamic professional with extensive experience within the travel industry. A proven strategist capable of identifying new business, developing innovative plans and activities designed to facilitate competitive growth and competitive superiority. Possesses excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation and negotiation skills, plus the ability to influence decisions and to develop positive relationships both internally and externally. Proficient innovator and problem solver with a passion for operational and digital solutions, Russell has spent his career developing international & domestic businesses, using his tactical and strategic guile as a catalyst to drive fast track scale, efficiencies and profitability.Specialties-Digital transformation, change management, account management, business development, event management, project management (inc. Agile experience), digital marketing, pioneering operational efficiency, working on a shoestring budget, public speaking & presenting, solutions driven.

Russell Knight's Current Company Details
Globus family of brands

Globus Family Of Brands

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Global Business Solutions at Globus Family of Brands
littleton, colorado, united states
Website:
globusjourneys.com
Employees:
460
Russell Knight Work Experience Details
  • Globus Family Of Brands
    Global Business Solutions Manager
    Globus Family Of Brands Nov 2022 - Present
    London, England, United Kingdom
    Evolving the global adoption of technology, overseeing the integration and change across all offices globally.
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  • Cosmos Tours
    Head Of Projects
    Cosmos Tours Nov 2018 - Nov 2022
    Richmond-Upon-Thames
    Change management position reporting directly to the Managing Director, tasked with improving operational performance, product development and customer satisfaction for the Globus, Cosmos & Monograms brands in UK & Ireland.UK operations lead within the Global IT team and digital transformation project.UK Product lead on the adoption and customisation of a new tour guide portal for British & Irish guides; and managing the adoption and redevelopment of a new in-house operating system developed by our Swiss office.Overseeing the migration of the Tourwise of London IT infrastructure migration to Cosmos Tours Bromley office.Certified Scrum Product Owner® (CSPO®)
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  • Globus Family Of Brands (Tourwise Of London Ltd.)
    Head Of Business Development
    Globus Family Of Brands (Tourwise Of London Ltd.) Jun 2015 - Oct 2018
    Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey
    European project lead on the development and implementation of a new global pre-paid optional excursion system which was successfully launched in September 2016.Instrumental in the development and launch of 'Escapes by Globus' Winter tours which sold out in its first season (17/18) and capacity quadrupled for Winter 18/19.Managed the introduction and integration of the Whisper tour guide system into all Globus UK & Ireland tours.Project managed the development of a new tour report system for all UK & Ireland tours, in addition to implementing a new digital solution to analysing customer questionnaires. Thus revolutionising the quality and speed of management reports.Responsible for the IT infrastructure of the London Office.UK Business Lead for GDPR.
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  • Visitbritain
    International Travel Trade Manager
    Visitbritain Oct 2011 - Jun 2015
    London, United Kingdom
    Management, coordination and support of 21 international B2B managers plus 2 support executives in London. Project managed the redevelopment of the award winning trade website and BritAgent (training programme) with multiple language capability with a budget of just £150k, achieving in excess of £57m in incremental visitor spend in 2014. 4 International Awards in just 13 months: UKInbound Excellence Awards 2014 – ‘Best Trade Initiative’, IMA Best in Class 2014 (Tourism), W3 Award Silver 2014, Lovies – Bronze (Government & Civil) 2014Catalyst to driving a UK trade engagement project, interacting and guiding UK trade and industry associations with the objective of formulating new, targeted bookable product for promotion via overseas network.Impact of activity equated to £242m 2014/15 (+415% 2012/13) in incremental visitor spend and £49m in export earnings.
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  • Holidaytaxis.Com
    Business Development Manager
    Holidaytaxis.Com Nov 2010 - Oct 2011
    Brighton, United Kingdom
    Holiday Taxis is the market leading ancillary provider of in resort transfers. Russell effectively account managed key industry partnerships with Monarch Group & TUI UK Plc. (aviation and tour operation) negotiating provision of transfers across their organisations. In addition to this Russell was responsible for new business development in particular with regards to XML and affiliate partnerships
  • Various
    Volunteer Marine Conservationist
    Various Nov 2009 - Sep 2010
    South Africa & Tanzania
    A career break to achieve some lifelong ambitions
  • Virgin Atlantic Airways
    Corporate Sales Manager
    Virgin Atlantic Airways Jun 2008 - Oct 2009
    London, United Kingdom
    Virgin Atlantic had an issue of new corporate contracts taking as long as 3 months to be adopted from commencement. This resulted in contracts struggling or failing to meet targets and invariably not being renewed. Russell established a new implementation strategy for new accounts, implemented from RFP stage enabling seamless migration and increasing performance from contract start date by 17% (£8m incremental spend) . As part of Virgin Atlantic’s Sports strategy Russell also project managed the company sponsorship of the PDC Premier League, in addition to training and engagement of regional TMCs around Britain, increasing regional TMC performance by 17%.
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  • Virgin Holidays
    Sales Manager - North
    Virgin Holidays Aug 2004 - Jun 2008
    With a portfolio representative of revenue in excess of £80m and 31% of company sales, Russell managed leisure agency accounts for Midlands, North, Scotland & Ireland such as Going Places, CTTG & Global Travel Group. Working closely with regional accounts Russell identified the demand for direct services from regional airports, in addition to the requirement to improve customer service which was affecting sales performance. Played a pivotal role establishing agency support for the new GLA-MCO route securing 90% pre-sale allocations and in turn becoming the most profitable route on the network in terms of revenue & yield
  • Seligo
    Business Development Manager
    Seligo 2000 - 2004
    Over a 4 year period Russell rose from reservations consultant, including being top seller within 2 months of joining, to developing Seligo’s first website and digital strategy before moving to Business Development. Achieved consistent account growth with leisure accounts. In addition Russell sourced new business opportunities both in the UK & Eire, focusing on website integration via XML, white label sites and affiliate sales & marketing.*Seligo is now trading as Attraction World, the UK's largest attraction tickets provider.

Russell Knight Skills

Account Management Tourism E Commerce Leisure B2b Travel Management Business Development New Business Development Management Sales Management Negotiation Leisure Travel Strategy Online Travel Business To Business Tour Operators Sales Contract Negotiation Airlines Strategic Planning Hotels Budgeting Leisure Industry Public Speaking Training Business Strategy Change Management Research Project Planning Market Planning Project Management Online Advertising Digital Marketing Digital Strategy Product Development Product Management Product Innovation It Service Management It Strategy Agile Project Management Microsoft Office Team Building Digital Transformation Innovation Development Strategy Development Scrum Cspo Marketing Strategy Event Management Marketing Online Marketing Marketing Communications

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Frequently Asked Questions about Russell Knight

What company does Russell Knight work for?

Russell Knight works for Globus Family Of Brands

What is Russell Knight's role at the current company?

Russell Knight's current role is Global Business Solutions at Globus Family of Brands.

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What schools did Russell Knight attend?

Russell Knight attended University College Birmingham, Rgs Worcester, Edexcel.

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Russell Knight has skills like Account Management, Tourism, E Commerce, Leisure, B2b, Travel Management, Business Development, New Business Development, Management, Sales Management, Negotiation, Leisure Travel.

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Russell Knight's colleagues are Katherine Lunn, Mark Silvestri, Barbara Baldini, Melanie Jennings, Jane Chavarria, Leah Caligaris, Beth Mohan.

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