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Travel Counsellors Recruits New Chief Financial Officer

As Travel Counsellors one of the UK’s leading independent travel companies continues to lead the way in post pandemic recovery, the company announces its latest strategic hire, Mat Hanson as Chief Financial Officer. Mat replaces, Neil Barnes, who has been interim CFO since February.

Mat has worked in a range of sectors and businesses with extensive commercial experience leading finance departments and other support functions, driving strategy, performance and building outstanding finance teams. Prior to joining Travel Counsellors. Mat was CFO at Cawood Scientific and Concept Life Sciences.

Steve Byrne, CEO of Travel Counsellors said: “We are delighted that Mat has chosen to join us. He has completely bought into the Company’s values and will play a key strategic role in driving and supporting the next phase in the company’s growth. Mat will be an outstanding leader within the TC community and of the finance team who play such an important part in the Company’s success and supporting our travel counsellors. His background and experience across a range of different sectors will add considerable value to the finance team and business.

Mat Hanson, CFO of Travel Counsellors said: “I grew up in the North-West and it is an exciting time to join a Manchester based technology company that is leading the way in travel. Travel Counsellors has that unique mix of a technology business coupled with the personal touch and has a fabulous platform to scale further. This is a highly effective business model and I am delighted to have joined this successful, caring, forward-thinking community. I am really looking forward to supporting colleagues in our talented finance team and help them develop, build career opportunities for all and ensure the business has the finance team, systems and platform to scale effectively.”

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