Nick Longman Distribution Director – Thomson and First Choice
Nick played an integral role during the successful merger of Thomson and First Choice in 2007 in his role of Integration Director, taking responsibility for the merger of the two companies including the generation and delivery of £125m of synergies.
Since August 2008, Nick has been in his current role of Distribution Director of Thomson and First Choice, looking after all routes to market including sales through our retail estate, our web sites and all third party travel agent relationships.
Nick’s history with the company dates back to 1998, when he joined First Choice as Head of Audit, before becoming Group Financial Controller. In 2002, he transferred to Canada to work in First Choice’s Canadian subsidiary, Signature Vacations where he worked as managing director for four years overseeing a significant turn-around in its profitability, before returning to the UK in 2006.
Before venturing into travel, Nick trained as a chartered accountant with Deloitte, spending nine years there, including a two year secondment to Melbourne. Nick specialised in tour operators and airlines during his time at Deloitte.
When he’s not in work, Nick enjoys a number of sports including cricket, rugby and football and is a keen Crystal Palace supporter.

