Hays Travel has promoted divisional manager Natasha Marson to head up its 100-strong Independence Group as the agency continues to grow the division.

Marson joined Hays Travel in 2019, after several years at TUI, and became divisional manager for Wales and the Midlands.

She described it as ‘incredibly satisfying to be able to talk to such a variety of companies’ that make up the Independence Group.

“Every CEO or owner is different and our aim is to help them succeed in their own way,” Marson said.

Also new to the team are former Hays Travel regional sales managers Leanne Edwards and Helen Williamson who have taken on business development roles for the central and south UK regions.

Marson said: “The new team will strengthen the already fantastic Independence Group Support Team based in Sunderland, by being on the road offering tailored support to new and existing members, building mutually beneficial relationships, and sharing their extensive knowledge of our products and systems.”

“I am delighted to welcome both Leanne and Helen into the Independence Group family and they are equally as excited to get started and meet our members.”