Former dnata Travel Group chief Ailsa Pollard has been confirmed as Alistair Rowland's successor as chair of Abta.
Ex-dnata UK and Ireland chief Ailsa Pollard has been appointed Abta chair (Credit: dnata)
Pollard, who headed up Gold Medal parent dnata in the UK and Ireland for two-and-a-half years between 2021 and 2024, takes over from Blue Bay Travel boss Rowland with immediate effect after he completed a full six-year term as chair.
Pollard joined the Abta board in 2022 and was elected chair by her fellow directors. Prior to her role with dnata in the UK and Ireland, she was a senior vice-president at Emirates Holidays.
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