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TUI’s David Yerbury joins Comtec
Dave Yerbury (left), former head of projects and software development at TUI, has joined agency system supplier Comtec Europe.
According to the company, the appointment forms part of Comtec’s strategy “to offer agents a one-stop sales and services solution”. Yerbury will “steer the development of new and existing products to match agents’ needs for productivity-enhancing solutions that incorporate pricing, availability and content.”
Before joining Comtec, Yerbury was head of projects and software development at TUI UK Distribution. During his nine years with the group, he developed the multi-million pound agency management system RAPID for TUI’s travel agency chain Lunn Poly.
At Comtec, Yerbury will also be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of Comtec’s operations for its expanding customer base. Customers include First Choice-subsidiary Travel Choice, Thomas Cook Direct, TV Travel Shop, West Midlands Co-op, Dawson & Sanderson and Galaxy Travel.
Commenting on the appointment, Comtec’s CEO Simon Powell said: “Dave Yerbury brings with him unrivalled expertise in creating innovative products and a deep understanding of the operational needs of agents. We look forward to channelling his energy and knowledge to help our customers become even more productive.”
Dave Yerbury said: “Comtec’s vision and reputation for innovation make it one of the most attractive companies in the industry. As agents strive to become more profitable, solutions that reduce selling times and speed up administration have never been more important. And as these are areas in which Comtec excels, this was natural move for me to make.”
Comtec powers sites such as bargainholidays.com, Expedia.co.uk, Holiday.co.uk and lastminute.com. In addition, the company delivers lates data and content to the UK retail travel market.
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