Flight Centre Brand has launched a new global product structure designed to sharpen its competitive edge across its five core markets, including Australia.
The restructure marks the next chapter for the brand’s global product function and reinforces its commitment to delivering a truly global, category‑led product engine.
Central to the announcement is the appointment of Monique Van Gelder (main image) as Global Product Leader, stepping into a role that will steer the brand’s product vision, partnerships and category strategy worldwide.
Monique brings more than 21 years of experience across Flight Centre Travel Group, spanning marketing, digital, ecommerce and product management.
She has led the brand’s global cruise and tours product strategy and brings a deep understanding of customers, suppliers and the consultant ecosystem.
“Monique has the experience and the strategic capability to drive this function globally. She understands how product connects to our consultants, our customers and our partners and that’s exactly what this role demands,” said Andrew Stark, Flight Centre Brand’s global managing director.
Tammy Marquet (left) becomes Head of Product, Cruise & Tour, continuing to strengthen Flight Centre’s cruise and touring footprint globally.
Jane Lodge has been appointed Head of Product Operations. With more than 25 years of global travel industry experience and end‑to‑end product management expertise, she will build the operational backbone required to support the new structure.
In a newly created role, Kate Foster becomes Product Operations AU & Global Consultant Enablement Lead.
Known for her ability to design high‑impact product education frameworks, Kate will focus on equipping consultants across all markets with the tools and knowledge needed to drive conversion and attachment.
Additionally, Gemma Brown (NZ) and Monica Di Vito (UK) will continue as Country Product Leaders with an enhanced focus on product‑to‑market delivery.
The restructure has also created an opportunity for external recruitment, with Flight Centre Brand now seeking a seasoned travel industry veteran for its vacant Head of Product – Flights & Insurance role.
Mr Stark said the restructure reflected where the business is heading.
“Our consultants are our competitive advantage. This structure exists to make them stronger with better product, sharper pricing and deeper expertise across every category,” he added.
“We’re building a global product function that gives our supplier partners one consistent conversation across five markets and gives our customers access to the best travel products no matter where they book with us.”
