The firm said Hanan had been appointed to “spearhead growth” within the travel and aviation sectors.

She joins alongside Danita Waterfall-Brizzi, who was previously Delta Air Lines’ corporate director – cargo sales and service EMENA and will be tasked with the global growth of the company with a focus on central Europe.

In addition, Dunleavy White said the pair would be attending senior industry events as a means of developing new and existing business.

Managing partner Rick White said: “I am delighted that both Sarah and Danita are joining the business, with their senior level experience in the travel sector and the digital and services knowledge they bring with them, I have no doubt they will be effective members of the global team.”

Hanan said: “I’ll be working within the heart of the travel industry for a brand with a global reputation and I look forward to building close relationships with travel and aviation partners new and old across the international marketplace.”

Waterfall-Brizzi said: “I am excited to be focussing on creating and growing international relationships with past and future industry partners in the global marketplace.”