TORONTO — Huntington Travel Group has appointed two industry veterans to its leadership team: William ʻBillʻ Duplak as Sr. VP, Operations & Client Management and Robert Cole as VP, Global Business Development.
Huntington Travel Groupʻs chief executive, Chippy Jegathesan, said the hires signal a new phase of growth for the company, combining Duplak’s airline and commercial expertise with Cole’s global partnership acumen “to elevate advisor support and expand market reach.”
Duplak brings 30 years of airline and commercial leadership, including key roles as VP South Pacific at Voyzant, Commercial Lead for Qantas Airways and Finnair in Canada, and 13 years as Regional GM, South America.
Cole, a 30-year travel industry veteran, joins from leadership roles held at Travelex Insurance Services and Allianz. In his new role, Cole will spearhead Huntington’s global business development efforts.
“Bill and Robert each bring unparalleled expertise at a pivotal moment for Huntington,” said Jegathesan. “Bill’s command of air and cruise markets, combined with Robert’s proven ability to unlock global opportunities, will accelerate our mission to be the travel advisor’s go-to partner for growth. Their leadership ensures we stay ahead of evolving demands in luxury, group travel, and emerging destinations.”
He said the addition of Duplak and Cole reinforce Huntington’s commitment to equipping travel advisors with competitive tools like platform access, Hunt Rewards and curated inventory.
Cole’s hire amplifies Huntington’s ability to deliver strategic partnerships worldwide, he added, while Duplak’s commercial acumen will shape the newly launched cruise product, hotel and air offerings.
He noted that as travellers increasingly prioritize expert advisors over DIY bookings, “Huntington’s investment in leadership ensures partners have a robust, innovative ally.”
“Huntington’s 52-year legacy is built on putting advisors first. I’m excited to amplify that through strategic partnerships and expert access to worldwide destinations,” said Duplak.
Cole added: “Joining a well-established company committed to the success of our industry aligns perfectly with my goals. I look forward to collaborating with global partners to deliver best-in-class solutions and drive mutual growth.”
