The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has appointed William Calderwood to be its interim CEO. Calderwood will take over from the present CEO, Greg Duffell, when the latter’s term of notice is up end February. Duffell will of course ensure a smooth transitioning of the handover process.
Calderwood who is also a member of PATA’s Executive Board, arrives in Bangkok on February 25.Meanwhile, the CEO search committee, with the professional assistance of an outside recruitment agency, will continue to seek a fitting candidate for the CEO position.
Said Hiran Cooray, chairman, PATA: “We are very pleased that someone of the seniority and experience of Bill Calderwood agreed to step in during this interim period, which gives us more time to hone the search for the most apt candidate to lead the Association forward into the future from its glorious 60-year old past.”
Said Greg Duffell, CEO, PATA: “I welcome someone of Bill’s maturity to steer PATA particularly now, with the 60th anniversary celebrations imminent, and many more milestones to cover this year. Besides his travel and tourism background, his in-depth knowledge of the Association since he is an Executive Board member as well, means he is already privy to the workings of PATA and what immediate actions are required.”
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