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Intrepid Travel launches search for new UK chief following Hazel McGuire promotion

Operators
James Chapple
3 March 2025

Intrepid Travel is searching for a new UK lead following Hazel McGuire’s promotion to a global marketing role with the adventure specialist.

Hazel McGuire pictured with Intrepid chief James Thornton

McGuire joined Intrepid in August 2022 as general manager, UK sales and marketing, and oversaw 60% revenue growth in 2023 versus 2019, as well as record January sales earlier this year.

She will take up her new chief marketing officer post on 1 April, reporting into Intrepid chief executive James Thornton, but will remain UK-based.

McGuire will work closely with Intrepid’s new president of the Americas, Leigh Barnes, who was formerly chief customer officer, during a transitional period.

Her remit will span a range of global departments, including brand, PR and communications, and customer and experience, the latter being a new addition to Intrepid’s CMO portfolio.