Global tour operator Collette has announced the appointment of Matt Drummond as director of partnerships Australia & New Zealand.
Drummond brings more than 20 years of experience across the travel industry, with an extensive background in sales leadership, strategic account management, commercial partnerships and business growth.
He joins Collette following a successful tenure with G Adventures, where he held senior sales leadership positions across Australia and New Zealand for close to 17 years. He worked most recently as national sales manager – Australia, NZ & Asia at G Adventures.
In is role, Drummond will work closely with Collette’s sales and marketing teams, focusing on fostering deeper strategic partnerships that deliver mutual growth and long-term value for agency partners.
Collette managing director, Karen Deveson, said the appointment underscores Collette’s long-term commitment to the travel advisor community.
“Travel advisors are at the heart of our business, and as we continue to grow across Australia and New Zealand, investing in strong partnerships remains a key priority,” Deveson said.
“Matt brings a wealth of experience in partnership development, commercial strategy and relationship management. His proven track record of supporting trade partners and driving commercial success makes him an excellent addition to the Collette team as we continue to expand our presence throughout the region.”
Drummond said he was excited to join Collette at a time of strong growth for the business.
“I’m thrilled to join Collette, a company that is highly regarded by agents and trade partners for both its exceptional small group Explorations and its commitment to supporting the industry,” said Drummond.
