World Travel Protection welcomes two senior leaders

World Travel Protection is accelerating its growth strategy in North America with the appointment of two experienced business leaders. The travel risk management company has appointed Jennifer Marsland as Business Development Director and Mike Rideout as Business Development Manager for the Midwest and Northeast regions.

“We are thrilled to welcome Jennifer and Mike to our team,” said Brennan Bastyovanszky, General Manager of Sales and Marketing at World Travel Protection. “Their extensive experience and future-forward approach to travel risk management will be invaluable as we continue to drive innovation and growth in North America and deliver outstanding travel risk management solutions to our customers.” 

About Jennifer Marsland

With over 15 years of experience in the travel industry, Marsland brings expertise in driving growth, building strategic partnerships, and leading high-performing teams. Prior to joining World Travel Protection, she was Director of Global Sales at Egencia, where she oversaw a diverse portfolio of global clients, helping ensure seamless travel experiences.

In her new role, Marsland will be responsible for spearheading World Travel Protection’s global growth initiatives, forging key partnerships, and delivering innovative travel protection solutions to clients worldwide.

About Mike Rideout

Rideout brings a wealth of experience in enterprise sales, leadership, and innovation. With a track record of driving growth at major global organisations, such as Microsoft, Dow Jones, and the New York Times Company, Rideout’s expertise will be put to use in expanding World Travel Protection’s reach across the Midwest and Northwest regions.  

Prior to joining World Travel Protection, Rideout held leadership roles at Global Guardian and International SOS, giving him a strong understanding of the unique challenges companies face in today’s complex global landscape. 

“The travel security landscape has evolved dramatically in recent years, growing increasingly challenging, and there is an increased demand from organisations of all sizes for support in navigating the complexities of it,” added Bastyovanszky. “Jennifer and Mike are joining our dynamic and growing team of travel risk experts at a pivotal time in our company’s evolution and expansion, and we look forward to their contributions to our continued success.”

World Travel Protection recently appointed a new Director of Global Provider Networks.