Mark Olson, President and CEO of Osborne Group Contract Executives Corp., is pleased to announce that Randy Williams has joined the organization as Principal and Head of Practice: Hospitality, Tourism and Destination Marketing.
Randy was formerly the President and CEO of Calgary Tourism. Prior to that he served as President and CEO of the Tourism Industry Association of Canada, President and CEO of the Association of Canadian Travel Agents , President and CEO of Tourism Saskatchewan and had a lengthy career in hotel management at a number of leading properties across the country.
"Randy is an exceptional executive, recognized expert and demonstrated leader who has an unparalleled level of experience in all facets of the hospitality, tourism and destination marketing industry", states Mr. Olson. "This sector is hugely important to our economy in Western Canada. As in any of the industries we serve there are many challenges that we can help Randy address through the resources of both Osborne Interim Management and Osborne Business Advisors."
"I am very excited to be able to join a well-established and respected firm like Osborne", says Williams. "Many years of success in managing and leading growth and change within the hotel, travel trade, tourism education and destination marketing/management sectors leaves me in the perfect place to apply my vast networks and experience to build the hospitality, tourism and destination management practice within Osborne."
"The ability to join an existing firm like Osborne with a professional team in place as Principal and Head of Practice is a significant opportunity, and should provide a 'win-win-win' for myself, Osborne and most importantly, our clients!" added Mr. Williams.
