Open Destinations appoints new COO
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Travel technology specialist Open Destinations has hired travel industry specialist Mike Russell as its new chief operating officer.
Russell brings over 15 years of experience within the sector in the areas of leisure travel and travel technology, having led both Vertical Systems and Comtec and held senior roles in a number of travel businesses.
The appointment follows the company’s rapid development and expanding organisation, which now has more than 400 staff spread between the offices in London and Goa. Russell’s role will be broad ranging and will focus on the customer and operations side of the business allowing the existing management team to focus on further growth and a number of strategic acquisitions which are being considered.
“I am absolutely delighted to join Open Destinations at this exciting stage of their growth,” Russell said. “Kevin and his team are leading the sector in the overseas market. They are a real star in the industry.”
Open Destinations has experienced an average of 43% growth in international sales over the past two years and has been ranked in Sunday Times SME Export Track 100 league table for two years running. CEO Kevin O’Sullivan said the company’s international focus will continue despite Brexit uncertainty and anticipates that the company is on target for continued strong growth over the next few years.
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