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James Villas appoints new managing director

James Villa Holidays has appointed Alan MacLean as its new managing director.

MacLean has more than 35 years tour operating and travel industry experience, including senior roles at Thomas Cook, Saga Holidays and Shearings.

He joins from Avalon Waterways where he was managing director.

MacLean said: “James Villas is a very special company, which I have been an admirer of for many years. It is at a very exciting phase in its development, and I’m hugely looking forward to playing my part in its continued success”.

Geoff Cowley, of parent company Wyndham Vacation Rentals UK, added: “We are absolutely delighted that Alan has agreed to take over the leadership at James Villas. He brings with him a wealth of tour operating experience from both the mainstream and specialist sectors, and will be a very welcome addition to my senior leadership team”.

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