Travel SaaS provider to travel agents and tour operators Travelsoft has revealed that Mike Wright will be promoted to become the new chief executive officer of its portfolio brand The Atcore Group from October 1.
Wright, who been at the group for more than twenty years, has has held various leadership roles across the organisation.
The firm said his “deep” understanding of the operations of Atcore, coupled with his “extensive” experience in the travel technology sector, positions him “perfectly” to lead the company into its next phase of growth.
whose travel platforms power over 23 million holidays and over £20 billion in bookings each year. His deep understanding of the operations of Atcore coupled with his extensive experience in the travel technology sector, positions him perfectly to lead the company into its next phase of growth.
reservation and distribution platforms ATCOM and Tigerbay power business transformation for the global brands such as TUI, easyJet holidays, and DERTOUR Group.
“We are thrilled to appoint Mike Wright as Atcore’s CEO,” said Christian Sabbagh, founder and CEO of Travelsoft.
“Mike’s long-standing commitment to Atcore and his proven leadership make him the ideal person to steer the company forward.
“We would also like to express our sincere thanks to Dave Cruickshank for his outstanding contributions and wish him all the best in his future pursuits.”
Wright said: “I am excited to step into the role of CEO at The Atcore Group and lead a company that has consistently set the standard for innovation and excellence in our industry.
“During my time with Atcore I’ve witnessed the incredible impact our technology has had on our clients and the market.
“I’m committed to driving our business forward, continuing to deliver exceptional service and innovation to our customers, and exploring new opportunities for further growth and success.”
Wright succeeds Dave Cruickshank, who is said to be moving on to opportunities outside of the company.
Cruickshank has led the group through a period of significant transformation and growth, and most recently guided the company through its successful acquisition to become part of Travelsoft.
