Leslie will officially begin the role on 1 September and will lead Travelwise through its next phase of growth, with responsibility for the organisation’s overall strategy, operations, team leadership and customer experience.
He has a strong travel and business events background, including the past six years as general manager-events with 212F.
Director Andrew Parke says Leslie stood out for his leadership approach, commercial acumen and clear understanding of what is required to deliver outstanding outcomes for Travelwise’s customers, partners and team.
Leslie says the organisation has a strong reputation and a talented team, and he is looking forward to building on those foundations.
‘Travel continues to evolve, creating both new opportunities and new expectations. My focus will be on supporting our people, strengthening our partnerships and ensuring Travelwise continues to provide exceptional service and value.’