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Leading tourism and transport operator, SeaLink Travel Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Donna Gauci in the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Ms Gauci has 34 years’ experience working in the travel, tourism and transport industry. For the past 13 years Ms Gauci has been employed with SeaLink Travel Group, first as General Manager for SeaLink New Zealand and since 2011, as General Manager for SeaLink South Australia.

According to Jeff Ellison, Chief Executive and Managing Director for SeaLink Travel Group, the COO role will provide leadership and support to all SeaLink General Managers.

“With Donna’s proven track record of maximising the potential and value of our operations, combined with her leadership capabilities I am confident her appointment will prove to be invaluable as we look forward.” Says Mr Ellison.

“Donna is a passionate leader who achieved great successes with our New Zealand and South Australian operations. As COO she will be an essential contributor to my executive team as we continue to grow our business and strengthen our culture. “Continues Mr Ellison.

Reporting to Mr Ellison, Ms Gauci provides oversight to all operational aspects of the SeaLink Travel Group businesses and is responsible for the effective management and leadership of all General Managers and Sales and Marketing divisions. Ms Gauci also provides liaisons between the Business Units and Corporate Services and is responsible for driving cost savings and improved efficiency and  identifying new business and product opportunities.

Ms Gauci said, “I am extremely excited to take on this new role. We have amazing businesses in nine locations around Australia and I’m enjoying working with all businesses and their General Managers as one team, to build our brand and grow our sales.”