The UK’s leading business travel consortium for SME TMCs, Focus Travel Partnership, is delighted to announce the appointment of Edward Rom and Stephen Inskip to its Board of Directors. Their combined industry knowledge and leadership will support Focus in continuing to drive strategic growth and success for its TMC Partners.
Recently re-appointed, interim Focus Chair, Adrian Parkes, commented: “It is a great pleasure to welcome Edward and Stephen to the Focus Board. They bring a powerful combination of industry expertise and strategic vision; Ed’s long history in the business travel industry and as a Focus TMC Partner, and Stephen’s diverse expertise and forward-thinking commercial acumen, will be a tremendous asset in driving ongoing success for the entire Partnership.”
Edward Rom, Chief Executive Officer, EFR Corporate Travel, commented: “Having been a Partner of Focus Travel Partnership for over 15 years, I am delighted and honoured to have been appointed to its Board of Directors. Independent TMCs play such a critical role in our industry, and it will be a great pleasure to serve the whole Partnership. I am looking forward to working with all the team and making a difference with my commitment in becoming a member of the Focus Board.”
Stephen Inskip, Commercial Director, Meon Travel Management, commented: “I am hugely fortunate to have been in the travel industry for most of my professional career. I hope my client centric and leadership experience, with some of the best TMCs and talent in the industry, will bring a unique perspective and help contribute to shaping the strategic view of Focus for its Partners and Suppliers alike. In a sector which continues to dynamically evolve, collaboration across all verticals in driving digital optimisation and service excellence remain key. Centre of all we do are people; customer experience needs to remain at the forefront. I feel privileged to be able to contribute to the continued evolution of the Partnership and I am thrilled to be working with the Board of Directors at such a transformative time.”
The Focus Board of Directors oversee the strategy and direction of the consortium, ensuring that the business objectives of its combined TMC Partners are supported and achieved. Edward Rom will join the Focus Board of Directors immediately, and Stephen Inskip will join in mid-April.
For further information about Focus appointing new Board Directors or for media information please contact: Joanne Emerson / e: JoanneE@Focustravel.uk / t: 0203 978 4942
