FCM Travel Solutions, the global flagship corporate brand of the Flight Centre Travel Group, has announced the appointment of a new regional general manager. Mary Gava has been appointed to the role and will be based in Sydney.

FCM Travel Solutions been awarded the global travel contract for ANZ Bank. General manager for FCM Australia, James Kavanagh, said of the win that it was a true organisation-wide approach, leveraging international expertise from colleagues around the world as well as a key team from Australia to secure the business.

FCM Travel Solutions has been awarded the accolade of Europe’s Leading Travel Management Company at the World Travel Awards 2016, for the seventh consecutive year. Announced at a prestigious ceremony held at Sardinia’s Forte Village Resort in Italy, the World Travel Awards serves to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry.

FCM Travel Solutions has announced the appointment of a new global leader, with Marcus Eklund appointed to the role. He will begin work in late August this year. Most recently from the travel technology company Amadeus, Eklund has worked closely with FCM in recent years and has extensive experience working with both travel agencies and corporations on management of business travel programs.

FCM Travel Solutions has announced the addition of a new role in its multinational business – global data leader. Paul Ramirez, who is based in Brisbane, Australia was appointed to the role and brings with him more than 20 years of experience across various key industries including finance, insurance, and natural resources.

FCM Travel Solutions has announced Pip English has taken up the position of global risk product leader, based at the UK headquarters in New Malden. In his new role, English is responsible for the delivery and maintenance of the company’s travel risk management programme globally.