(Posted 11th September 2025)
ATTA® (The African Travel & Tourism Association), led by CEO Kgomotso Ramothea, this week celebrates its 900th corporate member marking an important milestone. Experience Africa Events, part of the ATTA® Group and headed by CEO Chris Mears, will also expand its portfolio over the next year to create new opportunities for showcasing African tourism. With this continued growth comes greater responsibility and the ATTA® Group Board, chaired by James Haigh with Nigel Vere Nicoll as President, is seeking to appoint a new Group CEO.
Group CEO (Part-Time) – Africa’s Leading Travel, Tourism and Events
Network
Location: UK-based with occasional travel to Africa Commitment: 2-3 days per week
Industry: Travel, Tourism and Events
Start Date: Autumn 2025
Join the leadership team behind Africa’s largest travel, tourism and events network, dedicated to promoting the continent as a premier global destination. We are seeking a financially astute leader, to provide strategic oversight and leadership, guiding two accomplished CEOs, one leading the travel and tourism network, and the second, heading the events business.
This high-impact, part-time role (2-3 days per week) is ideal for a senior executive with extensive board experience, strong financial acumen, and a deep understanding of Africa’s travel, tourism and events landscape.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic direction and governance to both CEOs and their leadership teams
- Oversee financial strategy, capital development, and long-term sustainability
- Support investment initiatives, partnership development, and stakeholder engagement
- Act as a key advisor on growth, risk, and operational focus
- Represent the organisation on international platforms, including media, investors, and government
- Lead the board of directors and oversee their role to ensure transparency and best practice in governance
Ideal Candidate
- Seasoned Chair, Non-Executive Director, CEO or senior executive with extensive boardroom experience
- Strong financial background with proven success in scaling or guiding complex organisations
- In-depth knowledge of African markets, particularly in travel, tourism, and events
- Visionary, collaborative leader with sound governance principles and strategic clarity
- Available 2-3 days per week, with occasional travel to Africa
Why Join Us?
- Lead Africa’s most influential travel, tourism, and events platform
- Play a central role in shaping and promoting the future of travel to Africa
- Collaborate with a high calibre, mission-driven leadership team across the continent
- Flexible engagement with competitive part-time compensation
For any enquiries please email hr@coopsandco.uk
