VFM Interactive Announces Expansion of Hotel Team
Highly regarded industry veterans, Darlene Rondeau and Susan Tennant
TORONTO, Canada, July 28, 2008. VFM interactive, the leading online video and rich media producer and distributor for the hotel and travel industry, is pleased to announce that industry veterans, Darlene Rondeau and Susan Tennant, have joined its Global Hotel Team.
Darlene Rondeau will join the team as Vice President, Hotels - North America, working to expand the Company's relationships with major hotel brands and chains in the US and Canada. Darlene has a wealth of knowledge and over 20 years of sales and marketing experience in the travel industry. Her background includes a number of senior roles with Sabre Holdings, including Vice President, Electronic Media Sales and Account Planning. Most recently, Darlene was Vice President Sales & Marketing for G2 SwitchWorks before its sale to Travelport.
Susan Tennant is joining the team as Senior Director Hotels - North America. In this role, Susan will be focused on growing VFM's business with hotel management companies. Susan has an extensive experience in sales, marketing, fundraising and strategic planning. Most recently, Susan was Regional Manager, Strategic Accounts, at Galileo by Travelport.
"Great companies are built by great people! This is why we are thrilled to have Darlene and Susan join us," said Paolo Boni president and CEO of VFM. "Their knowledge, contacts and experience in the travel industry will play an important role as we continue to grow and strive to deliver superior media management and distribution solutions to the hotel and travel industry."
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