Bermuda Tourism Authority Names Global Tourism Leader Jan Hutton as New CEO

The Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) has selected Jan Hutton as its next Chief Executive Officer.

Hutton is a respected global tourism leader and most recently the Chief Executive Officer of Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW). She is described as a trusted advisor to governments, businesses, and international organizations driving destination competitiveness.

Her career spans more than two decades across the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, with roles including 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. 

Hutton has been recognized with numerous industry accolades, including ‘Most Impactful Women Shaping Australian Travel & Tourism’ (2025), ‘Most Influential CEO in Tourism Strategy’ (2023), ‘Top 100 Global Travel Marketing Experts’ (Travelstart), and ‘Top 50 Brand Marketer’ (SKIFT). 

Hutton will join the BTA team on July 1, dedicating her early weeks to listening and learning from the team, industry partners, and community leaders. 

“The BTA Board of Directors welcomes Ms. Hutton and looks forward to working with her for the ongoing advancement of our tourism product. (She) 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,” said BTA Chairman William ‘Billy’ Griffith. 

“Her role is to make sure the marketing and commercial strategy is ready to capture and capitalize on what’s coming,” Griffith added.

Acting CEO Erin Wright will resume her role as Chief Operating Officer once Hutton takes up the position.

“I’m genuinely honoured 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,” Hutton said.

“Bermuda competes in one of the world’s most demanding tourism corridors,” she added. “We have to earn our place every time. I’m here to do that work, alongside the team, our industry partners, and the community who are at the heart of everything we do. This is a shared endeavour, and I’m proud to be part of it.”