Former HRG CEO David Radcliffe died July 4, 2020
David
Radcliffe, the former chief executive of Hogg Robinson Group and
non-executive director of American Express Global Business Travel, has
died aged 67.
The Radcliffe family confirmed his passing on Saturday 4th July in Hampshire following a recent deterioration in his health.
Radcliffe
had a prestigious career in travel and was inducted in to the BTN
Group Hall of Fame in 2017 and the British Travel & Hospitality
Hall of Fame in 2014.
He worked at Hogg Robinson from 1978, led
the largest management buyout of its kind in 2000 and took the business
public again in 2006.
Radcliffe was CEO of the Group in February
2018 when Amex GBT moved to purchase its fellow TMC and he continued to
serve as a non-executive director of the combined business following
completion of the transaction in July 2018.
David leaves his wife Paula, two children Danielle and Mark, and four grandchildren whom he adored.
Amex GBT Chief executive Paul Abbott said, “David dedicated his
life to the travel business. His passion and determination created
opportunities for many thousands of people around the world.
“We have been honoured to have David on our board since the acquisition of HRG, and are proud to carry his legacy forward.
“He
will be profoundly missed by many people in our business and across the
industry. Our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences are with
David’s wife and family at this difficult time.”
He will be sadly missed by his very many industry colleagues, friends, and Hogg Robinson family.
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