The Council of Australian Tour Operators (CATO) has announced Bunnik Tours Joint-CEO Dennis Bunnik was unanimously re-elected as CATO Chair for another two-year term along with the six nominees for four board positions ahead of the upcoming AGM.
In addition to Bunnik’s re-election, CATO has revealed the six board nominees, which include current members and some fresh faces.
The incumbent board members seeking re-election are Julie King (Founder & CEO of Julie King & Associates and Founder of Bonailie) and James O’Donnell (The Travel Corporation Australia’s Finance Director).
New candidates pursuing a board role in this year’s election are Ingrid Berthelsen (Evolution Travel Collective Joint CEO), Chad Carey (Chimu Adventures Managing Director), Martin Edwards (The Explorer Society Co-Founder & Chief Exploration Officer) and Yvette Thompson (Intrepid Travel Group General Manager Sales & Partnerships ANZ).
Intrepid Travel ANZ Managing Director Brett Mitchell will not return after a six-year term on the Board.
The results will be announced at the AGM on Tuesday 16 May 2023 after member voting closes on Friday 12 May.
CATO Managing Director Brett Jardine said: “We are truly delighted to witness such a strong interest from our membership to participate in the CATO Board – a testament to the board’s outstanding credibility and accomplishments.”
“I would like to acknowledge Dennis Bunnik for his ongoing commitment and also extend our gratitude to Brett Mitchell for his invaluable contribution during his six-year tenure on the CATO Board,” he added.
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