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Marcus Eklund joins BCD Travel as global chief commercial officer

Marcus Eklund, formerly global CEO of FCM, becomes the new global chief commercial officer of competitor BCD Travel. He takes up the position on 14 September and will be part of a broader leadership transition within the company.

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Published 26 August 2026 - 13:34

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