The Company
TMI is the destination management section of the Tourism Society. It operates for the benefit of its members and is managed by its Executive Board, who are all elected volunteers. The members of the Executive Board are also Directors of TMI Trading Ltd, which has been established to allow TMI to operate contracts to deliver services for its members, such as the annual events programme. All profits from TMI Trading Ltd are reinvested in member services.
The TMI Executive Board
President -
Vice-President – Andrew Bateman
Immediate Past President – Roger Platt
Honorary Treasurer – Peter Colling
Honorary Secretary – Cathy Guthrie
Head of Communications and Events – Robin Barker
Head of Professional Development – Phil Long
Head of Policy and Advocacy – Neil McCollum
Executive Board members are elected by the membership at the AGM for a term of two years with the exception of the Portfolio Holders who are elected for a term of one year (with the hope that most will serve a longer term!).
The Executive Board usually meets formally once a quarter and has the power to co-opt non-voting members to attend all Board meetings, at its discretion. Co-optees usually include the Immediate Past President. Further details on the Board and Directors specific responsibilities can be found in the Corporate Plan.
