Suzanne Horner has resigned as Chair of the BTA Board in order to focus on her role as CEO of the Gray Dawes Group.

A statement from the BTA Board said:“We can confirm that Suzanne Horner has stepped down as Chair of the BTA Board due to her ongoing commitments as CEO of the Gray Dawes Group. As BTA Chair, Suzanne has been an exceptional leader and dedicated advocate for the business travel sector throughout her nearly six-year tenure, having been appointed in 2019. 

“We extend our sincerest thanks for her unwavering support during her time as BTA Chair and wish her and all at Gray Dawes Travel the best in their future endeavours.”

Mervyn Williamson, Director of Corporate Travel Management UK and current BTA Officer and Treasurer, will step in as Interim Chair until September 2025 while the BTA undergoes a formal process to appoint a new Chair.

Horner said: “Being the first female chair of the BTA was both an honour and a privilege and looking back over the past six years. I am extremely proud of how the Board and I have driven an inclusive and diverse environment for all and I am confident that the BTA will continue strongly going forward.

“With the continued growth of Gray Dawes Travel I have chosen to fully concentrate my considerable efforts on the company.”