Ingram brings more than a decade of industry experience to his new role, and will be tasked with leading the operator’s growth with agents in the north.

He has previously worked with Real Journeys and Flight Centre in New Zealand, as well as South Sea Cruises in Fiji, and also has experience of collaborating with Anzcro.

Ingram hails from Leeds and is now based on the outskirts of Manchester, putting him within strategic reach of many northern-based agents. He took up his new role on Monday (8 April).

"We are thrilled to welcome Luke to our UK team," said Andrew Guthrey, Anzcro’s UK general manager. "With his extensive experience and strong track record in the industry, we are confident Luke will play a pivotal role in driving our business forward and further strengthening our presence in the northern UK market."

Anzcro sales director Shubhra Halliday said Ingram’s appointment underlined its ambition to grow its market share in the UK. "Having seen increased growth in the last year, with Luke’s expertise now bolstering our team, Anzcro is primed to reach new heights of success in the months ahead."

Ingram added: "I’ve long admired Anzcro’s dedication to excellence and am thrilled to join such an experienced operation. With the launch of the latest New Zealand book not far away and Anzcro celebrating its 30th year, I will be hitting the ground running."