FCTG Independent has appointed Fiona Batten to the position of National Sales Director effective immediately.
With a brief to boost sales and FCTG Independent’s customer base, Sydney-based Batten will manage the company’s national sales team and steer strategies to grow revenue.
“We are thrilled to welcome Fiona Batten to our team,” FCTG Independent general manager Nick Queale said.
“With Fiona’s extensive experience in sales and leadership, we are confident that she will be a valuable asset to our company as we continue to grow and expand our services.”
Batten is also “excited to join the FCTG Independent team”.
“To see what has been achieved in such a short time within the FCTG Independent brands is incredibly exciting,” she remarked.
“I’m looking forward to being part of this rapidly growing brand and playing a role in the success story of the future.”
Batten brings more than 25 years of experience in the leisure, corporate and meeting and events sectors.
Most recently, she held the position of Director of Operations at Event Travel Management.
Prior to this, Batten spent 12 years at FCM Meetings & Events, including five years as its general manager.
FCTG Independent comprises Travel Partners branded and affiliate agencies, Travel Associates at Home, Travel Associates Franchise, as well as Flight Centre Independent.
In December, FCTG Independent bolstered its global leadership team with four major appointments.
In February, the company also revealed “Independent Icons”, a new incentive that represents a breakaway from Flight Centre Travel Group’s (FCTG) Global Gathering.
