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Ex-GDS chief to head youtravel.com
Former Worldspan and Amadeus chief Graham Nichols is to become the first group managing director of Youtrabvel.com.
Nichols, who takes up the position on April 21, will oversee the group’s UK and international businesses reporting to chief executive and founder John Kent.
Youtravel.com said it was on track to reach its 150 million euroe turnover target for its second year – more than double its first year turnover of 70 million euro.
Nichols joins youtravel.com from Worldspan where he was vice-president of its international business covering Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia. He held the position for six years until it merged with Travelport.
Prior to this Nichols spent four years as the managing director of Amadeus UK and Ireland.
Kent said: “I am delighted to welcome Graham to our team. This is a milestone in our 18 month history and further cements our position at the leading edge of our sector.
“The addition of Graham to the senior management structure at youtravel.com is a significant one, it means that I will be able to leave the running of the UK and international teams in his capable hands while I look for strategic opportunities to grow the business further and plan the future direction for the group in new markets.â€
Nichols said: “To be joining such a fast-growing company in one of the most dynamic sectors of the travel industry is a huge honour. I have been very impressed with what John and the team have achieved in 18 months since start up and I am truly excited to be playing a part in the next phase of youtravel.com’s success.â€
By:Phil Davies
Phil Davies
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