Lesley is a highly experienced and well-respected commercial leader and CEO of dnata Travel UK. Promoted to the role in 2024, she has most recently led a strategic review of the group’s portfolio of tour operator and OTA businesses.

Under her leadership, Lesley oversees Travelbag and The Gold Medal Travel Group, as well as representing dnata on the Imagine Cruising Executive Board. She joined dnata in 2019 as Managing Director of Travelbag, where she led a full rebrand and strategic transformation of the business.

Lesley has an extensive network across the travel industry and over 12 years of experience within the TUI Specialist Division, including its evolution into Travelopia under private equity ownership by KKR. She began her career in Product and Purchasing, holding senior roles at Airtours, British Airways and Thomas Cook.

She brings deep breadth and depth of industry expertise, combining strategic insight with a strong track record of leadership across the travel sector

The ITT Conference is the premier event for the travel and tourism industry, designed to bring people together in an environment that encourages collaboration, learning and long-lasting relationships.

Over three carefully curated days, delegates will take part in a dynamic programme of conference sessions, networking opportunities and social experiences, all set against a backdrop that promotes wellbeing, balance and connection.

The event is intentionally designed to feel inclusive, energetic and engaging, whether you are attending for the first time or returning as part of the well established ITT community.

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