Virtuoso names Una O'Leary VP of global partnerships
Virtuoso has named Una O'Leary vice president of global partnerships.
O'Leary joined Virtuoso in 2021 as general manager of Canada. Prior to that, she worked for business consulting firm WNS, travel agency consortium Ensemble and travel management company CWT.
Based in Toronto, O'Leary will continue to support the Canadian market until her previous position is filled. In her new role, she will report to Cory Hagopian, senior vice president of global partnerships.
"Una's leadership in Canada has delivered measurable impact, and we're thrilled to bring that expertise to a broader scope as we continue to grow and deepen our partnerships across the globe," Hagopian said.
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