At Festive Road, we pride ourselves on being a purpose-led and people-first company, where recognising the outstanding contributions of our team members is part of our DNA. We are excited to share the expansion of Abi Cummings’ role at Festive Road within our growing Consulting practice.
Throughout her 7 years at Festive Road, Abi has shared her expertise and innovative mindset, bringing significant value to our core pillars of People, Clients, and Performance.
People
Abi has been an invaluable mentor to many within our organisation, always eager to share her wealth of knowledge and to support others. She thrives in collaborative environments, contributing to the hive mind, where her insights and ideas help shape our team’s direction. True to herself, Abi brings laughter, thoughtful questions, and an inquisitive spirit to every conversation, making her a valued member of our team.
Clients
Abi is well-regarded by our clients, who appreciate her expertise and dedication. Her reputation extends to the suppliers involved in our sourcing and implementation projects, where her organisational skills and ability to keep teams on track have earned her deep respect. She leads Strategy & Source projects and is our go to expert on TMC implementations that has clients consistently asking for her involvement to be extended. One client stated, “The relationship we built was based on trust, expert knowledge of the industry and understanding of our culture. It felt like Abi was part of our team and a great sounding board.”
Performance
Abi has not only excelled in client-facing roles but has also been instrumental in enhancing internal processes. She developed process flows that have significantly streamlined delivery times and supports many of the conversations with new companies interested in working with Festive Road. Her advocacy for adopting new tools has revolutionised efficiency and project delivery.
Looking Ahead
Lora Ellis, Head of Consulting commented, “We are incredibly proud of Abi for all she has achieved and for her contributions to Festive Road’s mission to Create Better for business travel and meetings management. Her expanded role to lead more projects in our Consulting practice is a testament to her unwavering dedication, and we are excited to see her continue to thrive in her new role. Congratulations, Abi on this well-deserved achievement. We look forward to seeing where your journey at Festive Road will take you next!”
