Amadeus names Tim Russell as MD for UK and Ireland

Amadeus’ Australia and New Zealand managing director, Tim Russell, is to take over from Stephane Durand as the company’s UK and Ireland managing director.

In his new role, Russell will be responsible for continuing the travel technology firm’s business growth in the UK and Ireland. 

Durand has been UK and Ireland managing director for five years. He is moving to be leisure and online director and will be based in Nice, France.