Suzanne Horner
Gray Dawes Group CEO Suzanne Horner has resigned from her role as chair of the Business Travel Association’s board.
Horner, who has been the BTA’s chair since 2019, said she wanted to “fully concentrate my considerable efforts” on the continued global expansion of Gray Dawes.
Mervyn Williamson, who is director of Corporate Travel Management UK and currently the BTA’s treasurer, will step in as the association’s interim chair until September 2025 while the BTA “undergoes a formal process” to appoint a new chair.
“Suzanne has been an exceptional leader and dedicated advocate for the business travel sector throughout her nearly six-year tenure,” said the BTA’s board in a statement.
“We extend our sincerest thanks for her unwavering support during her time as BTA chair and wish her and all at Gray Dawes Travel the best in their future endeavours.”
Horner described her time as the first female chair of the BTA as being “both an honour and a privilege”.
“I am extremely proud of how the board and I have driven an inclusive and diverse environment for all, and I am confident that the BTA will continue strongly going forward,” she added.
“With the continued growth of Gray Dawes Travel I have chosen to fully concentrate my considerable efforts on the company.”