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Ian Coply

European Operations Director


Life and work

My professional journey began when I worked for a construction firm on a project in Brussels. I moved there for six months and enjoyed living in Europe so much that, before the contract ended, I applied for a role at Thomson now TUI, the world's largest tour operator. I was hired as a rep, working in both summer and ski resorts.

After my second year, I applied for their three-year management development program, which took me across Europe and the TUI Group, exposing me to a variety of roles. It was a fantastic experience that shaped me both professionally and personally.

After seven years overseas, I returned to the UK and joined what was then a startup an online travel agency in Manchester called On the Beach. The CEO and founder hired me to professionalize the post-sale experience and team. With the rapid rise of online travel, the company experienced significant growth, and I grew alongside it. After seven years, having helped scale the business through two rounds of private equity investment, I decided to move on.

Since then, I have held various operational and customer-focused roles in TravelTech and FinTech organisations, including Thomas Cook, Zuto, Thistle & Guoman, and now Holiday Extras.




In my personal life I currently live in Hythe, just a short distance from our wonderful campus. My role involves frequent travel across Europe, which I love. I am married to Amanda, who is an incredible support and a fantastic mum to our three children two boys and a girl.

Spending time with my family is what I enjoy most. We are all avid skiers, so you'll often find us up in the mountains, enjoying our happy place in the snow.