Commenting on the appointment, Travel Department chair Deirdre Burns said Coughlan’s experience and knowledge of the UK market made him a “perfect fit” to lead the operator into the next phase of its development.
“I am absolutely delighted to be joining Travel Department and look forward to building on the phenomenal achievements of Sara and the team and working with them and the board to deliver the next chapter of growth for the business,” said Coughlan, who left Abercrombie and Kent after nearly four years last June.
Zimmerman added: “I’m delighted to be handing over the reins to a very experienced, energetic leader who will no doubt take the business to the next level.”
