BA executive VP quits to join Travelzoo

British Airways executive vice president for the Americas is quitting to join Travelzoo.

British Airways executive vice president for the Americas is quitting to join Travelzoo.

Simon Talling-Smith becomes products and emerging businesses president from August 1.

He will oversee all product development, infrastructure and customer-related activities. He will also lead Travelzoo’s emerging businesses, including Fly.com, Travelzoo’s new hotel booking platform and mobile apps.

Talling-Smith is chairman of the American Airlines-British Airways-Iberia joint business and was previously head of e-commerce.

Travelzoo chief executive Chris Loughlin said: “Simon brings over 20 years of world-class product, commercial and executive leadership experience to Travelzoo. He has an outstanding track record of developing high-quality products and highly effective organisations.”