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New Brilliant Travel leadership team on tour to meet members
Two new bosses from Barrhead Travel’s Brilliant Travel division have taken to the road as part of an initiative to connect with members, strengthen relationships and support growth.
Director Dan Steabler and business development manager Aileen Rutherford will visit managed partners and members across the UK in the coming weeks, starting in the northeast.
Formerly of Jet2holidays, Rutherford joined earlier this month and is responsible for supporting managed partners.
Steabler was promoted from the post of business development manager to succeed Linda Pyle, who retired at the end of June.
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The Scottish-headquartered agency said the pair are meeting business owners and their teams “to discuss opportunities, challenges and ambitions” for the months ahead.
Steabler said: “I couldn’t be happier to be leading Brilliant Travel. We have a fantastic network of members, a strong vision for the future and an incredible team around us.
“Our team has been further strengthened by the recent appointment of Aileen Rutherford who will focus on our managed partners and work alongside Rebecca Price, our business development manager for our home-based specialists.
“There’s nothing better than getting out on the road and meeting members face-to-face.
“These visits are an opportunity to listen, share ideas and ensure we are doing everything possible to support our partners and help them maximise growth opportunities in what is a fast-moving market.”
Nicki Tempest-Mitchell, managing director of Barrhead Travel Group, said: “Dan and Aileen bring a wealth of experience, industry knowledge and genuine passion for supporting our members, and together they are already making a fantastic impact.
“We are incredibly excited for the months ahead. Brilliant Travel continues to go from strength to strength.
“By ensuring our members have the very best support behind them we can continue to drive growth and create even more opportunities across the network.”
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