ITM VICE CHAIR ANNOUNCED
ITM ANNOUNCES NEW VICE CHAIR - Hindhaugh will succeed Strachan in 2010
The Institute of Travel Management is delighted to announce that Jamie Hindhaugh, Head of Sourcing at the BBC, has been appointed Vice Chair of the association, and will succeed current chairman Caroline Strachan when she steps down on completion of her term of office in 2010.
The appointment marked the culmination of an open process in which all ITM buyer members were able to apply for the Vice Chair position. From a shortlist, a panel drawn from the ITM board selected the 41 year old Hindhaugh, who brings a wealth of travel industry and procurement knowledge in undertaking his new role. In particular, Jamie's understanding of new media - which ITM has been developing to increase member benefits - and of a subscription-based organisation will serve the association well.
ITM chair Caroline Strachan said "we are delighted to have attracted an individual of Jamie's experience and vision. His focus on issues such as distribution, technology and demand management are the perfect compliment to ITM's existing work in this area." Hindhaugh will take up his new position immediately, shadowing Strachan over the next 18 months before taking the chair in January 2010.
Jamie commented "this is a wonderful opportunity to play a leadership role with a key association at such an exciting time. I'm looking forward to contributing to such a valued organisation, to working with the board and to building on the success to date."
