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Barrass joins Holiday Taxis Group
DNATA’s soon-to-depart senior vice president Steve Barrass has joined The Holiday Taxis Group as a non-executive director.
At the same time, the Group has confirmed the promotion of Ian Coyle to CEO and Rebecca Cain becomes his deputy.
Chairman Brendan Breslin said: "The addition of Steve Barrass to our Board brings one of the travel industry’s outstanding individuals to help guide on our future development and growth of the company.
"His knowledge and experience will be a significant factor in this aim and I am delighted to welcome him onboard."
Barrass is to leave DNATA on July 31.
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