Olly Nicholls and Justin Mahoney step away from Attraction World Group

Attraction World Group has announced chief executive Olly Nicholls and chief commercial officer Justin Mahoney have stepped away from the experiences specialist.

Joe Hyland, chief financial officer, and Isabel Beckermann, chief operating officer, will continue to lead AWG into its next phase of growth, said the announcement.

Nicholls (pictured left) has served the business for nearly six years, leading it through a “significant transformation” and the pandemic.

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He said: “I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved as a team. The last six years have been both a personal and professional test, but my values have kept me focused – and I leave proud of the business and the people who continue to shape it.

“The experiences industry is, for the first time, becoming a central part of the customer journey – and it’s an incredibly exciting time. I’m confident that the cornerstones are now in place for AWG to continue evolving and scaling globally.”

He added: “For now, I’m taking some time to welcome our new baby and focus on my growing family – before diving into the next challenge.”

The announcement from AWG said Mahoney “played a key role in shaping the company’s commercial and operational direction – leading advancements in retail and wider distribution partnerships, enhancing product strategy, and supporting the business through a critical phase of growth and significant change”.

Mahoney (right) said: “It’s been a fantastic journey, and I’m proud of the impact we’ve made – from redefining our product offering to strengthening key partner relationships.

“AWG is positioned for long-term success, and I’m grateful to have contributed to that momentum.”

AWG thanked both for their “dedication” and wished them “the very best in their future endeavours”.