EFFECTIVE October 1, Sharon Leong has been appointed ceo of Thompsons Travel Johannesburg. This comes as current ceo, Mary Shilleto steps down from the role. Mary will continue to serve on the board. Sharon will be assisted by Rudolph Theunissen as commercial manager. Chantal Kliche has been appointed Thompsons Travel – coastal manager and Wendy Schulze has been appointed ceo of Thompsons For Travel. “I am so delighted that Michael Tollman, our chairman, has chosen colleagues that I have worked with over the past decade,” said Mary. “I do believe that it shows Cullinan’s commitment to grow, promote and encourage from within the group. They are an energised bunch eager to take the business to new heights but maintain our culture of being customer Sharon Leong centric.” ”