Dermot joined Bournemouth College of Technology (the forerunner to BU) after a brief period as a trainee at John Lewis. Having completed his HND in Business Studies in 1970, he qualified as a chartered management accountant before starting his tourism career as a graduate trainee at Thomson Holidays. After 14 years with Thomson’s, Dermot joined Owners Abroad which later became First Choice Holidays and Dermot spent three years running its Canadian operations. When First Choice merged with the tourism operations of TUI to form TUI Travel Plc, Dermot became Managing Director of the UK operation.
Since stepping down from TUI in 2010, Dermot has continued his involvement in the tourism sector with Non-Executive Director roles for companies including On the Beach and Love Holidays. He has also provided consultancy services to senior teams in the retail and leisure sectors.
Join this online talk to hear Dermot’s insights from his own career and the key influences on his leadership style.
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