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Emma Russell

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Non Executive Director at COACH TOURISM ASSOCIATION
📍 Chorley, England, United Kingdom

Emma Russell is the Managing Director of Alfa Leisureplex Group, the UKs only employee-owned travel company. A Chartered Accountant with a degree from The University of Manchester, she progressed internally from financial roles to lead the companys strategic direction, focusing on UK coach holidays.

Emma is passionate about combating loneliness among the elderly, spearheading a partnership with the charity Re-engage that raised over £100, 000. This cause aligns with her companys customer base and her personal interest in supporting UK communities, particularly those connected to the British seaside.

She is a non-executive director for both the Employee Ownership Association and the Coach Tourism Association.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
Non Executive Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Chorley, England, United Kingdom
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Priorities

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Employee Ownership
She is a Non-Executive Director of the Employee Ownership Association and frequently promotes the benefits of the company's employee-owned model for culture and service.
Combating Loneliness
Actively leads a corporate partnership with the charity Re-engage, which is dedicated to reducing loneliness and isolation in people over the age of 75.
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Career

Work history

1-2021
Non Executive Director
COACH TOURISM ASSOCIATION
11-2019 - 8-2025
Non Executive Director
Employee Ownership Association
7-2019
Managing Director
Alfa Travel
5-2017 - 11-2019
EOA Membership Council
Employee Ownership Association
6-2015 - 6-2019
Group Finance Director
Alfa Travel
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Media appearances

Emma Russell, Alfa Travel. Featured in Coach Tourism Association
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Alfa Travel Emma Russell - CBW - Coach and Bus Week. Featured in Coach and Bus Week (CBW Magazine)
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Education
2000 - 2003
Chartered Accountant
ICAEW
1997 - 2000
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
The University of Manchester
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