Meet Richard, our Global Head of Travel Partnerships who leads the team in acquiring new clients as well as optimizing our current commercial partnerships in the travel industry.
What’s your current role at the ENTERTAINER? Did you start in this role or did you take a specific career path to get there?
I started 2 months ago (today!) as the Global Head of Travel Partnerships.
My professional career has seen me hold commercial roles in large multinational travel groups such as Flight Centre, BCD and Hotelbeds in both Australia/New Zealand and throughout Asia Pacific. I have been in the travel industry for over 22 years and just love it because I get to associated interact and build relationships with like-minded people who love to discover and experience new destinations.
ENTERTAINER go is unique in the in-destination experience space. The way we combine our offers coupled with destination informational and ancillary booking capabilities is unique and as we expand our footprint into new markets our relevance will increase, and client base will grow.
What does your role involve within the Travel team?
Acquiring new and optimizing our current travel industry clients. Educating and supporting the business on developing our strategy for travel. Raising our profile across international markets.
What’s the culture of your team?
Fun, collaborative, supportive
What’s your favorite part of your job?
Collaborating with clients and exploring partnership opportunities
What inspires you?
Success, reflection and family - not in that order
Outside of the ENTERTAINER, what do you get up to?
Family life – I have 2 young kids, so its mainly football on the weekend and enjoying life.
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