WENDY Wu Tours (WWT) has appointed Troy Ackerman as General Manager of the Australian office.
Commencing his new Sydney-based role today, Ackerman will report in to the founder and namesake of the Asian tour specialists, Wendy Wu, who is based in the United Kingdom.
Ackerman returns to Australia from his current post in New Zealand as Globus family of brands’ Sales Manager.
An industry veteran with over 20 years’ experience, he has also worked with STA Travel, Contiki Tours and Flight Centre.
“I am absolutely rapt to be joining the team at Wendy Wu Tours, and returning to the Australian industry,” Ackerman said.
“Speaking with Wendy extensively over the interview process, I know we have a dedicated, high performing team in Australia and I’m confident that together, we can take the business even further forward, along with our valued retail partners,” he added.
The appointment comes in the wake of Global Chief Executive Officer Joe Karbo’s departure (TD 22 Jul), at which time Wu said his position had been disbanded following a restructure of the global organisation.
There had not been a dedicated General Manager Australia since the departure of Steve Richards (TD 05 Jul 2018), with Karbo functioning in that role until his departure.
Karbo has since been named Chief Operating Officer of Britain’s Moresand Group (TD 11 Sep).
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