Tim Simmonds will be the new Director of Business Development for SideStep and he will be responsible for all distribution partnerships as well as maintaining and developing SideStep’s relationships with European based package holiday suppliers and hotels.

Prior to joining SideStep, Simmonds spent over 6 years at lastminute.com where his roles included Holidays and Cruise Manager, International Business Development Manager and latterly Head of White labels. Upon leaving Simmonds was responsible for the white label business stream at lastminute.com which supported over 60 partnerships across 12 countries.

Simmonds’ previous roles within the travel industry also include EMEA Sales Manager at Marriot International and Sales Manager at Group Promotions Ltd.

“Tim’s extensive online travel expertise at fellow Internet pioneer lastminute.com is exactly what we were looking for to bolster our European team and build our presence and partnerships within Europe. Tim’s knowledge of the white label market in particular will be indispensable to our growth plans,” said Rob Solomon, President and CEO, SideStep.

“I am excited about bringing my skills and experience to such an innovative and promising company and look forward to the challenges which lie ahead at SideStep,” said Simmonds.

Tim joins existing SideStep European Business Development Director, Rhys Jarvis, who was appointed in April with responsibility for airline and advertising relationships.