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Fred Stratford

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Chair at TAG
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Fred Stratford is the Chair at TAG, after serving as Group CEO of Reed & Mackay for nine years. A senior executive at Navan, he leverages extensive expertise in M&A and international growth strategies within the leisure and corporate travel industry. Colleagues describe him as energetic, commercial, and broad-thinking.

He transitioned from CEO of the recently acquired Reed & Mackay to Chair of TAG, another travel brand under the parent company, Navan, to guide its strategic growth.

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Experience
31 Years
Current Role
Chair
Job Level
Leadership
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Fred shows up

Thoughtful In Approach
Calm
Slow To Decisions

They are motivated by the potential impact of their decision on the organization. They maintain good relationships with everyone, internally and externally. They usually go by the book, following all rules and procedures.

Priorities

Topics Fred cares about

Global M&A Strategy
His career highlights extensive expertise in mergers and acquisitions, personally announcing the acquisition of companies in Italy, Spain, and Sweden to expand the company's global footprint.
Service Excellence
States a passion for "service excellence at every touchpoint" and aims to make Reed & Mackay the most valued and recommended travel business in the world.
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Career

Work history

11-2025
Chair
TAG
3-2015 - 11-2025
CEO
Reed & Mackay
3-2012
CFO
Reed & Mackay
4-2010 - 2-2012
Group Finance Director and CEO
LPM Group Limited
7-2005 - 5-2010
Group Finance Director
Direct Wines
In the press

Media appearances

TAG Announces New Appointments to Executive Team and Board of Directors — TAG. Featured in TAG Group
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Reed & Mackay CEO Fred Stratford on travel recovery and expansion. Featured in Business Travel News Europe
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Education
1981 - 1984
mathematics
University of Sussex
1974 - 1981
Mathematics
Raines Foundation Grammar School
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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