Allison Cockburn’s transition marks a significant change after 17 years at Gold Medal.
- Cockburn takes on a new role with ITC Travel Group as partnerships marketing manager.
- Gold Medal appoints Michaela Gray to handle supplier queries post-Cockburn’s departure.
- Sarah Lancashire praises Cockburn’s contributions and wishes her success at ITC.
- Confidence remains high in the team continuing Cockburn’s collaborative approach.
In a notable career move within the travel industry, Allison Cockburn has transitioned to ITC Travel Group as a partnerships marketing manager, leaving Gold Medal after an impressive tenure of 17 years. Such a significant transition highlights a pivotal moment not only in her professional journey but also within the organisations involved.
Starting her new role on August 19th, Cockburn brings her extensive experience in building and maintaining supplier relationships to ITC Travel Group. Her expertise has been instrumental in fostering enduring partnerships at Gold Medal, where she became a well-respected figure within the B2B sector.
Following Cockburn’s departure, Gold Medal has appointed Michaela Gray as the new contact for supplier queries, ensuring a seamless transition and continuity in operations. The leadership acknowledges this shift, emphasizing the importance of maintaining established relationships.
Gold Medal’s marketing director, Sarah Lancashire, expressed her sentiments, acknowledging Cockburn’s invaluable role in the team and articulating her confidence in Cockburn’s future success: ‘Despite being saddened to see her go, we wish her the very best of luck in her new role and I am sure she will excel – just as she has at Gold Medal.’ Lancashire’s words reflect a shared respect and mutual admiration between Cockburn and her former colleagues.
The company remains optimistic about the future, with Harriet Hudders and Michaela Gray, along with the wider team, expected to uphold the standard of collaboration and success Cockburn exemplified. Their commitment is anticipated to sustain the valued partnerships and continue the organisation’s renowned collaborative approach.
Allison Cockburn’s new role at ITC heralds a promising chapter, underpinned by a legacy of strong partnerships.
