House of Travel Australia has announced the internal promotion of Grant Campbell to the newly created role of chief operating officer, with day-to-day operational responsibility for TravelManagers, and eventually Hoot Holidays. The role was created specifically to meet the growing demands of both companies.
House of Travel Australia chief executive officer Joe Araullo said “recognising talent and providing opportunities for internal growth” is of great importance to the company.
“The company is constantly reviewing its performance to ensure maximum effectiveness and efficiency is achieved. The creation of the COO role and expansion of the leadership team is clearly reflective of this. We recognise effective leadership and management support is crucial to the success of our business and we constantly look at ways to be forward thinking and innovative.”
Campbell’s initial focus as COO is to assume direct and overall responsibility for TravelManagers and he is looking forward to the challenge.
“TravelManagers is fortunate to have over 490 brand ambassadors who on a daily basis achieve significant success and provide inspiration to colleagues by going above and beyond for their clients. The opportunity to work more closely, provide positive influence and actively support these personal travel managers is really appealing,” said Campbell.
Campbell continues to report to Araullo and executive general manager Michael Gazal will report to Campbell. Campbell will also retain direct oversight of House of Travel Australia’s financial performance and reporting, with day-to-day financial operations now managed by the newly created financial controller role.
Campbell has been with House of Travel Australia since March 2007 commencing on a consultancy contract basis before taking on the full time role of Finance & Administration Director in July 2007. Prior to joining House of Travel Australia, for 11 years Campbell was employed by Harvey World Travel, with the exception of a two-year hiatus where Campbell took on the proprietorship of the retail business Michel’s Patisserie.
TravelManagers chairman Barry Mayo said the company’s personal travel managers are in good hands.
“The combination of extensive travel management and financial oversight in growing and expanding markets, combined with having experienced all facets of running his own business makes Grant well placed to lead TravelManagers and HOOT Holidays.”
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