Globus family of brands (GFOB) – consisting of river cruising operator Avalon Waterways and coach touring companies Globus and Cosmos – has announced the internal appointment of Brett Simon to the newly created role of Head of Commercial ANZ, effective 13 June 2023. Brett will be responsible for the company’s key commercial relationships and sales teams across GFOB’s three brands in Australia and New Zealand.
Bringing with him over 20 years’ experience in the travel sector, Brett has successfully forged the way for GFOB in New Zealand over the past three years in his current role as Head of New Zealand, Globus family of brands.
Globus family of brands Managing Director Asia Pacific, Gai Tyrrell said Brett would be relocating to Sydney to take up the new role.
“Brett has been an integral part of our leadership team in recent years and we are delighted to announce his appointment to this new role which will ensure our brands deliver on our sales targets across both Australia and New Zealand,” said Tyrrell.
“Brett is a champion of our brands and he has proven his commercial acumen in the New Zealand market.
“This new role with responsibility across Australia and New Zealand will strengthen our commercial relationships and ensure our success for the year ahead.”
Speaking of his appointment, Brett is excited to hit the ground running, make the move and step into this new leadership role.
“I’m very excited to start this next chapter at Globus family of brands, a company, team, and product I’m so passionate about. I can’t wait to get started with the team to drive sales, bring my experience from New Zealand to an expanded role and work with all of GFOB’s valued industry partners,” said Brett.
Brett will be relocating to Australia permanently for the role and GFOB will be commencing the search for a new lead in New Zealand shortly.
