Lindsay Pearlman to Lead TLN as John Lovell Departs for Virgin Voyages

John Lovell, President of Travel Leaders Network (TLN), will leave the company at the end of June for a new opportunity with Virgin Voyages. Canada’s Lindsay Pearlman, currently Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, will become President of Travel Leaders Network.

Since joining the company in 2002, Lovell has held several leadership positions. Under his leadership, Travel Leaders Network has grown to nearly $20 billion in annual sales while deepening partnerships with suppliers.

Virgin Voyages says in a press release that in his new role as Board Member and Senior Advisor, Lovell will serve as a strategic advisor across a number of key growth priorities and serve as a thought partner to the existing commercial and sales leadership team, supporting and amplifying the momentum already underway. He will report to CEO Nirmal Saverimuttu.

“John Lovell has made a lasting impact on Internova,” said J.D. O’Hara, CEO of Internova Travel Group, TLN’s parent and one of the world’s largest travel services companies. 

“His commitment to supporting travel advisors and agencies has been key to solidifying our role as an industry leader. His legacy of compassion and service will continue to inspire us. While we will miss him, I know that everyone at Internova wishes John success in his new role.”

Pearlman joined TLN in 2019 to work with international partners and later took on responsibility for managing relationships with Associate members. In a long and successful career, he previously served as Co-President of Ensemble Travel Group and held executive roles at American Express.

“Landing a leader like John Lovell is a monumental, defining moment for Virgin Voyages,” said Virgin Voyages CEO Saverimuttu. 

“When someone with his reputation, experience and a $20 billion portfolio chooses to join your team, it’s a powerful signal that you’re building something extraordinary. John’s leadership will help us scale our growth and deepen the relationships that have always been core to who we are, especially with our First Mate community.”

Travel Leaders Network (TLN) is one of the largest travel agency organizations in North America, comprising more than 5,700 locations across the U.S. and Canada.