LEADING managed transport and accommodation provider CMAC Group has appointed a new chief executive.  

Peter Slater previously held the title of Operations and Commercial Director at Accrington-based CMAC. 

In his new role, Mr Slater will oversee the day-to-day running of all business units and is responsible for leading the development and execution of the organisation's growth strategies. 

He has been instrumental in building the business with founder/director and life-long friend Steve Turner since he joined the company in 2009. 

CMAC Group provides round-the-clock planned and emergency ground transport and accommodation solutions. 

The firm moves over a million passengers a year, many of which require accommodation before reaching their final destination, on behalf of clients across a wide variety of sectors.

CMAC operates across three operational hubs in the North-West and Midlands, and boasts the UK’s largest network of over 4000 approved suppliers. Earlier this year they struck a partnership with crisis management firm F24. 

Steve Turner, founder/director of CMAC said: “Pete has already demonstrated his wealth of knowledge and has been instrumental to the growth of CMAC since he joined the business 12 years ago. I have full confidence he will continue to drive the business forward and wish him all the best in his new role.”

CMAC Group has a history of being involved with large-scale rescues and last month assisted 3,000 stranded British passengers as Storm Filomena wreaked havoc across Spain. 

The company was recently honoured with a prestigious CIR Business Continuity Award after helping more than 40,000 passengers return home following the collapse of Thomas Cook in 2019. 

CMAC also played an instrumental role when the Arctic blast dubbed ‘Beast from the East’ swept the UK in 2018 causing mass disruption and travel chaos, leaving thousands stranded and in need of assistance. During this time CMAC worked with a number of airlines, ground handlers, rail operators and roadside assistance companies to keep people moving and providing accommodation.

Mr Slater said: “I’m thrilled to take on the new responsibility as CEO at CMAC.

“Realigning the roles of myself and Steve will really help to drive the business forward and cement CMAC’s position in the market as the leading ground transportation experts.

“The company has already encountered rapid growth both across the UK and into Europe since its incorporation in 2007 and I’m confident that, with the dedication and enthusiasm of our team, our best days are most definitely ahead of us”. 

To find out more about CMAC, go to www.cmacgroup.co.uk