TTF announces new Chief Executive

Pro development lobby group Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) has announced that Margy Osmond has been appointed as its new Chief Executive.

Announcing the appointment, TTF Chairman Bruce Baird said Osmond brings a wealth of relevant skills and experience from her diverse roles in politics, business and the tourism, events, sports and arts sectors.

Baird explained “we are extremely pleased to announce Ms Osmond’s appointment as TTF’s new Chief Executive Officer following an extensive recruitment process.

“With more than 20 years of relevant industry, advocacy and major events experience, as Chief Executive Officer of the Australian National Retailers Association and the NSW State Chamber of Commerce, a current Board member of the Australian Sports Commission and the NSW TAFE Commission Board, and previous Board member of Tourism NSW, NSW Major Events and Bell Shakespeare, Ms Osmond is well equipped to spearhead TTF’s policy and advocacy agenda.

“She is a well-established commentator with a strong track record of policy and campaign development. I am confident Ms Osmond will capably drive TTF’s advocacy of the economic importance of the tourism and transport sectors in Australia.

“TTF plays a major role in coordinating the industry and bringing together its collective strength. This is more critical than ever given state and federal governments’ elevated interest and focus on transport and tourism infrastructure.”

Osmond said she was looking forward to joining TTF, adding “TTF is Australia’s pre-eminent tourism and transport advocacy and industry group, and I am very excited about the opportunity to lead the organisation.

“It covers a great breadth and depth of policy areas and is also the nation’s only multi-modal transport industry group.

“TTF has a strong reputation for driving key industry issues and achieving results. My focus will be on keeping the industry’s issues at the forefront of the political agenda.”

Osmond will commence in the role on 1 October, 2014, with Trent Zimmerman TTF performing the role of acting Chief Executive in the interim period.

Osmond replaces former Property Council of Australia executive Ken Morrison who resigned after just over a year in the role.

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