Jacky Bedlow is dynamic and innovative travel industry professional with a broad range of experience and expertise in both tour operating and online markets, with over 25 years' success managing operations and financial activities and leading companies to profitability and growth. With highly developed commercial and financial acumen and strong leadership skills her strengths lie in transforming businesses, mentoring and motivating people, and developing businesses from small beginnings into successful sought after commodities. She has successfully rationalised and integrated numerous acquisitions, significantly grown turnover in a short period of time and has proven success in instigating effective change management programs to deliver business improvements, simplify operations, reduce costs and positively impact the bottom line. Now, using her extensive knowledge and expertise in the online accommodation only sector she has set-up and is running her own business providing consultancy & advice to companies in the travel sector.