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John Lovell will leave Travel Leaders Network for Virgin Voyages
John Lovell will leave Travel Leaders Network to take on a leadership role with Virgin Voyages. Lindsay Pearlman will assume his role of president.
John Lovell
Lovell has been with Travel Leaders parent Internova Travel Group since 2002, holding several leadership roles. According to Internova, Lovell will depart at the end of June.
In a message to partners, Lovell confirmed his new role with Virgin Voyages.
"This was not an easy decision," Lovell wrote. "Travel Leaders Network has been my home for more than 20 years, and I'm incredibly proud of what we've accomplished together and grateful for the relationships we've built."
Travel Leaders Network has nearly $20 billion in annual sales, Lovell said.
At Virgin Voyages, Lovell will be a board member and senior advisor, the cruise line said in a release.
In his new role, Lovell will shape commercial strategy, work to advance distribution capabilities and strengthen advisor programs, Virgin said. He will report to CEO Nirmal Saverimuttu.
"Landing a leader like John Lovell is a monumental, defining moment for Virgin Voyages," Saverimuttu said. "When someone with his reputation, experience and a $20 billion portfolio chooses to join your team, it's a powerful signal that you're building something extraordinary."
Saverimuttu added that Lovell will help deepen the cruise line's relationships with travel advisors.
Internova CEO J.D. O'Hara wished Lovell success in his new endeavor.
"John's commitment to supporting travel advisors and agencies has been key to solidifying our role as an industry leader," O'Hara said. "His legacy of compassion and service will continue to inspire us."
During his tenure at Internova, Lovell founded the Family Bonds Foundation, Internova's charitable arm.
Pearlman, currently Travel Leaders Network's senior vice president and COO, will head the network. He's been with Internova since 2019, first working with international partners then managing relationships with associate members.
Before coming to Internova, Pearlman was co-president of Ensemble Travel Group and held executive roles at American Express.
