Ex P&O Ferries sales and marketing director Peter Stratton has been appointed as head of new business development for The Albatross Group.
He is tasked with developing the group’s Kent-based business with Disneyland Paris and will be looking at acquisitions.
The travel group’s brands include UK operator Albatross Travel, Australasia operator to Europe Albatross Tours, private and group operator Success Tours, self-drive operator Scenic Car Tours and Door2Tour which specialises in coach and escorted holidays.
Stratton, who joined on October 1, previously held roles as marketing and sales director for Eurotunnel and managing director of the wholesale, group and retail subsidiaries of the Cruise & Maritime Voyages Travel Group, parent of cruise line CMV.
He owned travel industry executive recruitment specialist Simpson Recruitment, which he will continue to oversee.
Steve Hornby, chief executive of The Albatross Group, said: “We have known Peter for many years, and he brings to the business a real passion for Disney and a wealth of experience. We are looking forward to working closely with him to help us achieve our long-term ambition for the The Albatross Group.”
Stratton has spent the last 20 years involved with numerous consulting projects assisting with growth and business strategies for both travel and non-travel companies.