Manny Fontenla-Novoa

Manny Fontenla-Novoa (born 13 May 1954) is a Spanish-British businessman, the former chief executive of Thomas Cook AG, who then merged with MyTravel Group to form Thomas Cook Group from 2003[1] until his resignation in August 2011.[2] He has been president at Logitravel group since October 2018.[3]

Manny Fontenla-Novoa
Born
Manuel Fontenla Novoa

(1954-05-13) 13 May 1954
NationalitySpanish
OccupationBusinessman
Titleformer CEO of the Thomas Cook Group
Term2003 - August 2011
SuccessorHarriet Green
Children4

Personal life

Born in Galicia on 13 May 1954,[1] he moved to the United Kingdom at the age of 11.[4]

Career

Fontenla-Novoa started his career with Thomas Cook in the printing department in 1972 and held a variety of roles until he joined International Leisure Group in 1988.[5] After International Leisure Group collapsed, Fontenla-Novoa co-founded the tour operator Sunworld in 1991. He rejoined Thomas Cook after its acquisition of Sunworld in 1996, and was its chief executive from 2003 to 2011.[1]

Fontenla-Novoa was also a director of Iberostar, a Spanish hotel chain.[6]

Personal life

He lives in Surrey with his wife and four children.

References


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