Solmar bolsters senior leadership team with two new appointments

Brian Mebourne has been appointed Chief Technology & Product Officer (CTPO). Brian spent 15 years with GTA - later acquired by Hotelbeds, and 10 years with Open Destinations where he led teams on award-winning work. He joined Solmar Villas this summer and will be responsible for delivering a scalable technology strategy across the entire business, including digital and operational touchpoints. 

Sue Goddard joins as Operations Director, leading the day-to-day operational business and taking responsibility for customer experience and operations throughout the customer journey including direct leadership of the pre-travel, overseas and customer resolution teams. Prior to joining the seam, Sue spent over 17 years with Center Parcs, most recently as Director of Service Development overseeing strategic direction across the guest journey.

Julie Blake, CEO of Solmar Villas, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Brian and Sue, and to have two stellar travel industry leaders in our team. We are embarking upon an exciting phase of growth and with them at the helm of these departments, we are better placed than ever to elevate our guest experience, supplier relationships and journey, e-commerce performance and booking technology developments.”