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BTA appoints industry partner chair

By Mark Frary / 7 June 2021 / Contact Reporter
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DiamondAir's Christina Lawford

DiamondAir's Christina Lawford

The Business Travel Association (BTA) has appointed Christina Lawford, founder and managing director at DiamondAir International, a provider of luxury meet and assist services, as chair of its industry partner board.

Lawford has a wealth of industry expertise and is responsible for business development, strategic planning, partnership alliances, product development, and innovations with international airports and airlines.

She is also a co-founder and director of Evolvecar, a zero-emission chauffeur service offering premium electric vehicles in over 80 destinations around the world.

Clive Wratten, CEO of the BTA, said: “[Lawford’s] exceptional leadership and unrivalled passion for travel have driven global success, making her the perfect candidate to lead our board in 2021 and beyond.”

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