Collette has announced the appointment of Matt Drummond as Director of Partnerships Australia & New Zealand.
The move reinforced the company’s ongoing commitment to supporting travel agent partners and strengthening its presence across the region.
Mr 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 & New Zealand.
In his role, Drummond will work closely with Collette’s sales and marketing teams, he will focus on fostering deeper strategic partnerships that deliver mutual growth and long-term value for agency partners.
Karen Deveson, Managing Director at Collette, 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,” said Ms Deveson.
“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.”
Mr 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,” he added.
The appointment comes as Collette continues to invest in the Australian and New Zealand markets, enhancing support for travel agents and deepening engagement with key trade partners.
With growing demand for small group journeys, the company remains focused on providing agents with the tools, support and expertise needed to successfully grow their guided travel business.
