Appoints Chief Product Officer to the team
Forge Holiday Group, the parent company of Sykes Holiday Cottages and Forest Holidays, is strengthening its tech capabilities with the appointment of a new Chief Product Officer.
Jule Owen brings more than two decades of experience leading product and technology teams across finance, tech, and social brands, including Rothschild, Unruly, Feefo, and Microsoft, where she worked on Windows, Xbox, and Bing.
Before joining Forge, Owen was Chief Product and Technology Officer at two startups, including the digital health platform KareHero. She now leads Forge’s Product team.
Owen will accelerate Forge’s use of AI and drive further technology and product innovation, drawing on her expertise in future thinking and business transformation.
Commenting on her new role, she said: “My passion is building products that make life better, and I love that Forge brings people together to make memories with people and the planet at its core.
“I’m excited to help shape what comes next with Forge’s brilliant team so we can continue to drive innovation and growth within the holiday letting sector.”
Graham Donoghue, CEO of Forge Holiday Group, added: “Jule’s appointment as Chief Product Officer marks a significant and exciting step forward for our leadership team.
“I’m eager to see the impact she will make, and the innovations she will help shape, as we continue to pursue our bold ambitions.”
