IGLTA Foundation introduces new 2021 Board officers
January 14, 2021
The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association Foundation began the new year with new officers at the helm. Theresa Belpulsi, Vice President of Tourism, Sports & Visitor Services for Destination DC, was named Chair of the board of directors; Maria Cuba, Global Diversity Lead for Airbnb’s Experiences platform; and Dougal Mckenzie, Head of Industry, Travel, at Google were appointed Co-Vice Chairs.
Tom Nichols, Vice President for Finance and Operations, Arcus Foundation; and Don Richardson, CFO for Brand USA, will serve as Co-Treasurers. Eddie Canaday, Director of Convention Sales, Washington D.C. area, Visit Salt Lake; and Scott Seed, Tourism & Hospitality Brand Marketing Consultant, will serve as Co-Secretaries.
by David Prior
Absurd has designed and built a new web platform for sportswear retailer Umbro.
All content on Umbro.com will be managed by the firm s central marketing team, headquartered in Manchester, who led the creation of the new media platform.
Helene Hope, Umbro’s Head of Global Brand Marketing, said: “With a rich brand history, an expanding product portfolio and our entry into new sporting sectors such as rugby we have a wealth of content to share with our audiences worldwide. Our site showcases new projects and sponsorships that span the globe, and we’ve maintained a strong focus on telling our brand story and celebrating our deep history.
Hagerty Names 2 to Top Roles to Drive Global Automotive Lifestyle Brand December 14, 2020
Hagerty, the specialty and classic auto insurance managing general agency, sees itself as more than an insurance provider. The company says it is an “automotive lifestyle brand” that is getting ready for global growth.
To this end, the firm is expanding its senior leadership team by promoting Jack Butcher to president of Global Markets and naming Stuart Foster, hired from Topgolf, as president of Automotive Business.
“This is a watershed moment for Hagerty,” said McKeel Hagerty, CEO of Hagerty.
Hagerty partners with 22 U.S. auto insurance companies to insure nearly 2 million vehicles.