Mr Manwaring purchased the ETG business in 2003 and built what was a small Asian VFR consolidation business into one of the trave industry’s leading travel distribution companies.
He has had a remarkable career that spans across senior management roles in aviation, various key industry board positions and in recent times was critical in navigating the industry through the challenges of COVID in his tenure as Chairman of ATIA.
However, Mr Manwaring won’t be disappearing from the company for good when he retires on June 30. He has accepted the role as non-executive Chairman of ETG/FTG and will move into this role within the broader HLO Group.
As a result of this change, Jason Aghan, currently General Manager Sales & Marketing at ETG, will replace Mr Manwaring in the position of Group General Manager ETG.
“Jason already sits on the executive management team of HLO and I congratulate him on the outstanding job he has done since ETG became a part of HLO and on his promotion to this position,” said Andrew Burnes AO, CEO & Managing Director, Helloworld Travel.
Mr Aghan has had a long career in various management roles in aviation before starting at ETG seven years ago in his current position.
He has played a key role in the growth of the business and the development of the agency networks within ETG.
“Jason is the best person to lead our network of members into the next chapter of its success,” said Mr Manwaring.
“I am proud of the network and the legacy it will continue to have in the travel industry. I am also delighted to be taking on a role that allows me to be involved with the business across Australia and New Zealand.”
