The Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) has selected Jan Hutton as its next chief executive officer (CEO).
Once Hutton takes up the position on July 1, acting CEO Erin Wright will resume her role as chief operating officer (COO), according to a press release.
Hutton’s career spans more than two decades across the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific.
Her roles included managing director within Ogilvy Group, director at Nielsen Company, chief marketing officer roles at Deloitte Consulting, South African Tourism, Destination Gold Coast, and Destination NSW.
She was most recently the CEO of Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW).
“I’m genuinely honored to be joining the BTA, and I don’t take lightly the responsibility that comes with this role. Before I do anything else, I’m here to listen. The BTA team has been holding the line through a difficult period — they know this destination, they know this industry, and their perspective is essential. I’m coming in with eyes open,” said Hutton.
BTA Chairman William Griffith added that her expertise will help drive the BTA mission of making Bermuda a premier destination for visitors.
“Ms. Hutton joins the BTA at a critical time when new significant foundations are being laid in our visitor economy — new hotel capacity, airlift development, and product investment. Her role is to make sure the marketing and commercial strategy is ready to capture and capitalize on what’s coming,” noted Griffith.
