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Executive Management Team

Bill Brindle. Business Technology & Distribution Director.
Bill Brindle joined HRG in 1998 and has responsibility for HRG's information technology, distribution and product development needs. Since joining HRG, Bill has been instrumental in driving change systems within the business focusing on the design, development, delivery and support of innovative business systems and architecture.

Keith Burgess. General Counsel and Central Services Director.
Keith Burgess is a Barrister and a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries. In addition to the Group’s legal function, Keith is closely involved in HRG's international expansion, acquisition and divestment programme. He also has responsibility for a number of central service functions including Insurance, Human Resources and the team which manages the relationships with HRG’s worldwide partner network.

Chris Fry. Commercial Director.
Chris Fry joined Hogg Robinson Group in 1975. He was appointed to the Board of Hogg Robinson plc in February 1994 and took up his current position in 2006 and has responsibility for strategic sales and global bid support. He is particularly skilled at working with large national and international clients, especially when undertaking strategic travel management reviews.

Tom Gleason. Regional President North America.
Tom Gleason has more than 35 years' corporate travel experience, gained mainly in senior Hogg Robinson Group in 2005 and was appointed Regional President in 2006. Tom has a degree in Education and is a Board Member of British American Business Inc.

Stewart Harvey. Client Management Director.
Since joining the Group in 1990, Stewart Harvey has held a number of increasingly senior roles through which he has gained extensive experience of the Group’s client facing functions. He was appointed to his present role as a member of the Executive Management Team in 2008 and has responsibility for the Group’s strategic relationships with its key managed clients.

Jacqui Higgs. Group Marketing Director.
During her career with the Group, Jacqui Higgs has held a number of increasingly senior positions. She was appointed to her current role in 2006 and has responsibility for HRG's strategic marketing, group communications and public relations including market analysis. Jacqui led the international team responsible for the development and global implementation of the HRG brand.

Kevin Ruffles. Regional President Europe and Asia Pacific.
Since joining the Group in 1972, Kevin Ruffles has held a number of operational roles, culminating in his appointment to the Board of Hogg Robinson plc in 1997. He was appointed Regional President for Asia Pacific in 2006 and additionally assumed responsibility for Europe in 2007. His leadership roles have included: UK e-ticket launch with British Airways; ISO quality accreditation and implementation throughout the UK; and the integration of the business travel interests of Kuoni Holdings.



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