Danny Waine joins Simplexity Travel Management in non-exec role

Well-known industry professional Danny Waine has been appointed as one of two new non-executive directors at travel management company Simplexity Travel Management.

Edward Pinchard, who has more than 25 years’ senior leadership experience in global travel and hospitality, has also become a non-executive director at the company. They join existing non- executive director Paul Green.

The appointments follow the promotion of head of business development Mark Smith to managing director at the company, founded 15 years ago.

Waine joins the company after launching his own consultancy business Travel Nomads to support entrepreneurs in the travel industry at the start of last year. Prior to that was head of membership at Abta since 2020.

He is also vice chair of the Institute of Travel & Tourism (ITT) and co-founder of ITT’s Future You initiative.

Waine, whose experience also includes helping to found travel start-up Perfect Weddings Abroad, said: “Simplexity Travel has a well-earned reputation for excellence in service and client care. 

“I’m excited to support the company’s vision and help shape the future of luxury and corporate travel.”