Solmar Villas fortifies its leadership with strategic hires, reflecting its growth ambitions.
- Industry veteran Brian Mebourne joins as Chief Technology & Product Officer.
- Sue Goddard, a seasoned leader, steps in as Operations Director.
- These appointments aim to enhance guest experience and operational efficiency.
- CEO Julie Blake expresses enthusiasm for this promising phase.
Solmar Villas has strategically enhanced its leadership team by welcoming two new industry veterans, a move indicating a robust growth trajectory for the business. Brian Mebourne, who brings a wealth of expertise from his 15 years at GTA and 10 years at Open Destinations, steps in as the Chief Technology & Product Officer. His extensive experience in the travel industry will be instrumental in delivering a scalable technology strategy designed to integrate digital and operational facets across the business.
Sue Goddard enters the role of Operations Director, following her 17-year tenure at Center Parcs where she served as Service Development Director. She is tasked with overseeing the daily operations at Solmar Villas, ensuring customer satisfaction and managing the pre-travel, overseas, and customer resolution teams. Her role is pivotal in elevating operational efficiencies and enhancing the overall guest experience.
Julie Blake, the Chief Executive of Solmar Villas, expressed her excitement about these additions to the leadership team, highlighting their potential contributions to strengthening supplier relationships and improving e-commerce performance. “We are thrilled to welcome Brian and Sue, and to have two stellar travel industry leaders in our team,” stated Blake, underscoring the positive energy surrounding this new chapter for the company.
The appointments of Brian Mebourne and Sue Goddard align with Solmar Villas’ commitment to growth and innovation, especially under the ownership of Der Touristik, parent company of Kuoni. Recent developments have shown Solmar Villas’ dedication to investing in their trade and expanding their range, as demonstrated by the significant increase in trade sales revenue earlier in the year.
These strategic appointments signal Solmar Villas’ readiness to elevate their market position and operational success.
