Ricky Wason will join the European island specialist operator as UK head of purchasing from dnata Travel, where he is currently senior purchasing manager for the Middle East, Indian Ocean and Africa.

Prior to his current role with dnata Travel, Wason was general manager of short-haul product and purchasing for Stella Travel Services.

Reporting into Tobin – who was made chief executive of Olympic earlier this month – Wason will be responsible for leading the company’s purchasing team and its remit to growing its product range.

Meanwhile, Hans Kirk has been promoted to the newly created role of purchasing manager, based in Crete.

Kirk has been with Olympic Holidays since 2004 in a number of roles, most recently as regional manager.

Tobin said: “I am delighted to welcome Ricky and Hans to their new roles as we continue to add to the variety of island experiences we offer in Greece, Cyprus and beyond, particularly in our Gold Collection.

“This is an important time for Olympic Holidays as we shape the future direction and focus of the business. Both bring a wealth of contracting experience, specialist product knowledge and strong relevant relationships to the company. 

“They will form a key part of the strategy the team and I are putting in place to cement the way forward for Olympic Holidays in the coming weeks, months and years.”