The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) has appointed Jim Weighell as its director of operations for southern Africa.
Weighell will lead GBTA initiatives in southern Africa and will be responsible for the growth and development of GBTA SA by overseeing the delivery of the association’s full membership, events, education and training, as well as facilitating discussions between travel buyers and key industry bodies.
Weighell’s 37 year career in travel has included jobs at British Airways, American Airlines and Sure Travel.
GBTA SA’s chairman, Linda Basson, said: “Jim has a passion for the travel industry coupled with a desire to educate and enhance the quality of service delivery throughout the travel supply chain.
“The appointment is a clear indication of GBTA SA’s ongoing commitment to being a global organisation and to southern Africa in particular.”
Weighell will take up the position on May 1.