Travel, Tourism & Hospitality
Gekko Group appoints new CCO of Leisure division
Gekko Group, a leading Travel Tech company, has appointed Tom Bell as the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of its Leisure division, which includes brands Teldar Travel, Infinite, and Miles Attack.
Gekko Group, a leading Travel Tech company specialising in hotel distribution and digital solutions for travel professionals, announces the appointment of Tom Bell as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of its Leisure division, which includes the brands Teldar Travel, Infinite, and Miles Attack.
Having joined Teldar Travel at the beginning of 2025 as Market Director for Northern Europe, Spain, and Portugal, Bell now sees his role expanded to cover the full Leisure scope of the Group.
This appointment reflects Gekko Group’s strong ambitions: to reinforce its leadership, accelerate its international expansion, and build a more agile and high-performing organisation.
AN INTERNATIONAL CAREER DRIVING STRATEGIC GROWTH
With over 25 years of experience in the travel industry, Bell has held senior positions at major players such as Hotelbeds, Co-op Travel, G Adventures, and Cosmos, developing recognised expertise in international team management, commercial strategy, and partnership development.
His strategic vision and in-depth knowledge of the European market make him a key leader to drive the growth of Gekko's Leisure Division in an increasingly competitive and fast-evolving landscape.
A STRONG LEADERSHIP TEAM TO SUPPORT AMBITIOUS GROWTH
As part of his new role, Tom Bell joins Gekko Group’s Executive Committee and will rely on a team of experienced Market Leaders:
● Priscillia Paris, Market Leader France & Sales Director Miles Attack
● Mark Williams, Market Leader Northern Europe
● Laia Sangorrin, Market Leader Spain & Portugal
● Lionel Debel, Market Leader Benelux
He will work closely with Adam McKnight, recently appointed Chief Growth Officer, in charge of overseeing new international markets, and Laura Son, promoted to Head of Sales Operations.
A VISION FOCUSED ON INNOVATION, PERFORMANCE, AND PROXIMITY
"I am honored to take on the commercial leadership of Gekko Group’s Leisure Division at such a pivotal time. Our ambition is clear: to deliver even greater value to travel agents by combining technological excellence, strong partnerships, and commercial innovation. I’m excited to build this momentum with such a talented and committed team," said Bell.
A CLEAR PATH FORWARD
According to Fabrice Perdoncini, CEO of Gekko Group: "This appointment reflects our commitment to building a solid, forward-looking organisation capable of supporting our international ambitions. Tom has already demonstrated, in just a few months, his natural leadership, clear vision, and ability to bring people together. We are confident in his ability to grow our Leisure brands across Europe and beyond."
With this new governance, Gekko Group reaffirms its commitment to delivering ever more efficient, innovative solutions that align with the travel industry’s current and future challenges. -TradeArabia News Service