Press Release:
Worldspan International Plc Unveils New Growth Strategy
- Announces strengthening of its motivation services division with the creation of a new venture with former Maritz Executive.
- Unveils new corporate identity.
- Appoints Jason Wilcock to position of Commercial Director.
Worldspan International plc today announced an expansion and strengthening of its existing motivation services division through the creation of a new venture – Worldspan Motivation Ltd - with former Maritz Executive Chantal Orlik.Worldspan Motivation Ltd joins the other Worldspan Group divisions in delivering integrated and stand-alone event, motivation and communication campaigns.
Chantal joins Worldspan Motivation as Managing Director, following a distinguished nineteen-year career with Maritz Europa and the Grass Roots Group. Commenting on the new venture, Chantal Orlik said "I am delighted to have joined an Agency where the Client is genuinely at the heart of the business and where there is passion at every level to deliver excellence."
Sally Hunt, Managing Director - Worldspan Group added: "We are delighted to welcome Chantal to the Worldspan Group. The strengthening of our expertise within the motivation field forms part of a continuing stream of investment within the respectiveWorldspan business units and follows significant account wins over the last six months with, most recently, Monster Worldwide".
Worldspan has also unveiled a new corporate identity. Says Sally Hunt "We are rebranding as Worldspan Group to underscore the depth and expertise of all our business units and emphasise our message of one seamless delivery team. Our new corporate identity builds on the brand recognition and strength of Worldspan and positions us strongly in our fourth decade of business".
The company also announced the appointment of Jason Wilcock as Commercial Director. Jason rejoins the company following an eight-year career with Marriott International in London and New York. A recent MBA graduate, he will be charged with business development and the overall growth strategy of the company. “We are delighted to welcome Jason to the board of Worldspan. Jason brings a wealth of complementary skills with his MBA and his strong track record with Marriott” added Sally Hunt.
For more information, please contact:
Chantal Orlik – Worldspan Motivation
T: + 44 (0)7930 877 321
Chantal.orlik@worldspan.co.uk
Sally Hunt – Worldspan Group
T: + 44 (0)1745 828 400
Sally.hunt@worldspan.co.uk
Jason Wilcock – Worldspan Group
T: + 44 (0)1745 828 400
Jason.wilcock@worldspan.co.uk
Date Posted: 02/01/2007 09:26:21
Posted By: Jason Wilcock