Caption: Front – Michelle Laverick, Aphrodite Burton, Claire Osborne
Back – Jane Pinfold, Lindsay Garvey-Jones, Wendy Missenden, Lisa Henning, Penny Worthy, Julie Cooper.
Claire Osborne from Travelport was elected as new chair of the Association of Women Travel Executives last night.
She takes over from Sarah Clayton Turner, of Travel Trade Marketing, whose term was up after two years.
Michelle Laverick, of HF Holidays, was appointed vice-chair while continuing as PR director.
Wendy Missenden, UK marketing manager for Collette, was appointed web and communications director at the AWTE annual meeting in London.
Other appointments include Penny Worthy, from Avis Budget UK, as secretary and Julie Cooper, of the GTMC, as membership director.
Lisa Henning continues as project and partnerships director, Jane Pinfold as events director, while Lindsay Garvey-Jones will continue to drive website and communications with Missenden.
Osborne said: “I’m delighted to have been elected as Chair for such an amazing organisation.
“Sarah has been a fantastic chair over the last couple of years and leaves the AWTE in a very strong position both financially and members wise, which we will continue to build upon.
“Once again, we have a strong board and I’m looking forward to leading this team, continuing to support women in the travel industry.
“Being a member of the AWTE remains great value, and it is thanks to our members and trade partners that we can continue to organise great events and training opportunities for all.”
She added: “I would also like to thank my employer, Travelport, who continue to support my personal development with enabling me to be part of this fantastic team.”
New AWTE board of directors:
| Chair and finance director | Claire Osborne |
| Vice chair and PR director | Michelle Laverick |
| Secretary | Penny Worthy |
| Membership director | Julie Cooper |
| Events director | Jane Pinfold |
| Website and communications directors | Lindsay Garvey-Jones and Wendy Missenden |
| Project and partnerships director | Lisa Henning |
| Benevolent | Aphrodite Burton |
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