First Travel Solutions (FTS), the UK’s leading provider of fully managed ground transport, has announced the appointment of Nic Ryder as Head of Business Development.
Nic brings a wealth of experience in commercial partnerships and customer-led growth strategy to the business as it continues to expand its footprint across the managed transport, meetings and events sectors.
Nic joins FTS from Day Out With The Kids, a digital platform helping families plan unforgettable experiences, where she led the Membership team. Prior to that, she held senior roles at Virgin Trains and Avanti West Coast, overseeing key commercial partnerships and building innovative solutions in the rail and travel space.
Nic’s cross-sector expertise, combined with her deep understanding of customer engagement, will be instrumental in driving new business, building strategic alliances, and supporting FTS’s mission to deliver safe, sustainable, and seamless journeys for over a million passengers annually.
Richard Kirk, Commercial Director of First Travel Solutions, said:
“Nic’s arrival marks an exciting new chapter for our team. Her insight into transport partnerships and her dynamic approach to growth align perfectly with our people-first ethos and operational excellence. We’re thrilled to welcome her to the FTS team.”
Nic’s appointment further strengthens the senior leadership team as FTS continues to position itself as the trusted ground transport partner for some of the UK’s largest events.