McDougall will be based in Scotland, a historically important
region for Portman Travel as the company originated there more than
fifty years ago as Motherwell Bridge. The TMC continues to expand
its business throughout the UK and in his new role; McDougall is
responsible for key client management across the Scottish region.
He reports directly into Johan Persson, Vice President Account
Management.
With an already impressive background in the travel industry,
McDougall joins Portman Travel from Reed and Mackay where he worked
as a Strategic Account Development Manager and was responsible for
relationship management and client retention of key accounts across
the City of London.
Commenting on his appointment, McDougall said: "Strategic
travel management is now more important than ever as companies look
to maximise travel budgets wherever possible. I am delighted to be
joining Portman Travel at such an exciting time, of strong growth,
business wins and product innovation."
Persson said: "Scotland is an important region for Portman
Travel and Calum's appointment reinforces the company's growth
strategy in this market. We look forward to using Calum's expertise
to strengthen our relationships with our Scottish clients and
expand the specialist travel management services that we offer in
the region even further."
www.portmantravel.com
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Portman Travel
Portman Travel was founded in 1959 and is one of the UK's
longest-established travel management companies. The company
is headed up by Chief Executive Officer, Michael Hare, who is also
currently Chairman of the Guild of Travel Management Companies
(GTMC). Portman Travel HQ is located at Chertsey, Surrey with
fourteen other UK locations, plus numerous client implants. In
addition, Portman has two wholly owned international operations -
in Tralee, Ireland and in Amsterdam.
Portman Travel is a founding shareholder of
RADIUS, the global network for corporate travel management
companies, which has an annual sales volume of USD $19
billion.
Portman Travel was the only travel
management company named in the Sunday Times Top Track 250 study of
the UK's mid market privately owned companies, published 16 October
2011.
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Anne-Marie Buckley / Jane Richards
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