TUI Group has appointed Andrew Flintham to the tole of managing director of TUI UK & Ireland.
He will take up the position from March 1st and has been appointed to the role following the surprise departure of Nick Longman earlier this month.
Flintham has been part of the leadership team of TUI UK & Ireland for over 13 years, most recently as commercial director, bringing an extensive knowledge of tour operating and understanding of the ambitious growth plans.
He said: “I am delighted to become the new managing director of TUI UK & Ireland, a role I couldn’t imagine would become available when I resigned the commercial director position a few months ago.
“I look forward to working with such a great team again as we continue to take our business forward.”
TUI UK & Ireland, part of TUI Group, is the business behind the TUI, First Choice and Marella Cruises brands, as well as Crystal Ski Holidays and TUI Lakes & Mountains.
TUI UK and Ireland has a team of more than 10,000 employees and serves over six million customers each year.