Olympic Holidays has announced the appointment of Leanne Edwards as head of sales.
In the newly created role, Edwards will be responsible for enhancing Olympic Holidays’ presence in the market and further developing its partnerships within the travel trade.
Edwards has worked in the travel industry for more than 30 years and was most recently head of sales for retail partnerships at Classic Collection, having joined the operator as head of sales for the north from Not Just Travel in September 2023.
She posted on LinkedIn three weeks ago to say she was “seeking a new role”.
Edwards, who joins Olympic on Wednesday (March 19), said: “Olympic Holidays is a well-respected business with 60 years of independence, providing best-in-class holidays to consumers and trade partners within their 11 key destinations, with exciting plans for growth.
“I can’t wait to tell the story and help grow this fabulous business. With 30 years of industry experience, I believe I am well-positioned to do so.”
Reeva Kingston, managing director of Olympic Holidays, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Leanne to the team.
“Her wealth of experience, passion for the industry, and strategic vision make her the perfect candidate to lead our sales efforts.
“As we continue to grow and evolve, having someone of Leanne’s calibre onboard will be instrumental in strengthening our trade relationships and ensuring Olympic Holidays remains a leading name in the travel sector.”