Report by Steve Jones
MIDCONSORT managing director Mike Gates has resigned,
ending months of speculation about his future.
He said a restructure of the board, which gives
greater responsibility to individual members, has watered down his role.
“I fully understand the reasons for the change
but the role of managing director has altered as a result,” he said.
He denied he had come under increasing pressure to
stand down despite senior sources claiming there had been a clash of management
styles and personalities with the board.
Midconsort spokesman Neil Basnett said:
“Although not always recognised Mike’s all round skills and knowledge of
the travel industry have been greatly utilised. Midconsort has benefited from
his expertise.”