Focus Travel Partnership has appointed Francesco Deluca, Regional Director EMEA at Omega World Travel, to its board of Directors as a Non-Executive Director.
The move come as the business travel consortium, which represents 45 independent and SME travel management companies, enters its next phase of growth.
Deluca brings more than 30 years of experience in global corporate travel management and expertise in “strategic growth, operational excellence, client partnership development, and building high-performing, people-led teams”.
Focus said the appointment adds “diverse firsthand operational and commercial expertise” to the Focus board and reinforces its commitment to “strong governance, industry collaboration, and supporting its TMC Partners through strategic development and continued innovation”.
“I have long been a strong supporter of Focus and the exceptional people who underpin its powerful, community-led model, one built on collaboration and shared values,” said Deluca.
“I look forward to working closely with the team, listening, learning, and being as useful as possible as the partnership continues to evolve and deliver meaningful value for its Partners. I am excited to contribute my experience of leading a UK mid-sized TMC, and to support Focus as it navigates its next phase of growth and consolidation.”
Focus Chair, Adrian Parkes, added: “Francesco brings a wealth of experience with him and great knowledge from across the industry that will undoubtedly be positive for the business and our future strategy.”
