Travel Counsellors for Business appoints Wayne Durkin as head of business development, harnessing his extensive industry expertise.
- Durkin’s appointment aims to lead the company’s direct sales strategy, targeting new client acquisitions and team expansion.
- With a career spanning over 25 years, Durkin brings significant experience in business development and the SME market.
- This role will utilise Durkin’s strategic vision to drive sales growth and deliver top-tier service to corporate travel clients.
- Durkin expresses enthusiasm about enhancing Travel Counsellors’ corporate travel offerings with technology and personal expertise.
Travel Counsellors for Business has taken a decisive step in strengthening its leadership team by appointing Wayne Durkin as the head of business development. With a formidable 25-year background characterised by consistent excellence within the industry, Durkin is poised to infuse the company with his profound expertise particularly in business development and the SME market.
In this newly created role, Wayne Durkin is set to take the lead on the firm’s direct sales strategy. He will be responsible for not just setting ambitious new client acquisition targets but also for expanding the business development team. His role is integral to the company’s future plans as it aims to solidify its market position and foster growth through strategic partnerships.
Durkin’s professional journey has been marked by significant positions at various travel management companies including CTM, Clyde Travel Management, Good Travel Management, Meon Valley and Griffin. These experiences equip him with a robust understanding of the dynamics involved in corporate travel.
Working once again with corporate travel director Mel Quinn, Durkin is seen as a natural fit for the role. Quinn acknowledges his deep-rooted experience in business development, noting, “His experience in business development and the SME market makes him a perfect fit for Travel Counsellors for Business.”
Wayne Durkin himself shares a clear vision for his work with Travel Counsellors. He stated, “I am excited to join a fast-growing business and team in corporate travel. I look forward to seeing what we can achieve together as we continue to enhance and grow our corporate travel offering by combining the very best technology, all supported by the personal touch and global knowledge of our corporate Travel Counsellors.”
The company’s confidence in Durkin’s capability is underpinned by their impressive financial milestone, having surpassed £200 million in corporate travel sales last year. This achievement highlights their dedication to growth and excellence within the sector.
Wayne Durkin’s leadership is anticipated to drive Travel Counsellors for Business towards unparalleled growth and client service excellence.
