Timo Shaw is the President of Country Walkers, the world’s premier purveyor of small group walking adventures. A sales, marketing and management professional with two decades of experience in the travel industry, Shaw is responsible for all operations and developments at Country Walkers, which currently runs more than 75 walking, hiking, family and snowshoeing itineraries around the globe.

First Choice Expeditions, PLC, owner of Country Walkers, appointed Shaw to his current position in May 2007.

Shaw brings impressive experience in specialized travel to Country Walkers, most recently as Director of Sales and Business Development at Travcoa and TCS Expeditions, two First Choice sister brands located in Newport Beach, California and Seattle, Washington, respectively. Previously, Shaw held key management and executive positions at an array of travel industry notables, including Cruise West, Expedia, Air New Zealand and the New Zealand Tourism Board.

A native of New Zealand, Shaw has spent the past 12 years in America. He currently resides in Waterbury, Vermont, with his wife, Melody, and son, Alec.

Country Walkers, based in Waterbury, Vermont(www.countrywalkers.com) was established in 1980 and is the world.s premier small group walking tour provider. Country Walkers offers well-crafted itineraries for walking, snowshoeing, family, women.s adventures, and private vacations. All trips highlight superb cuisine, outstanding tour guides, and authentic accommodations.

First Choice Holidays PLC is a leading international leisure travel company. It operates from 17 major source markets, has 8 million customers and 72 brands. For more information visit First Choice Holidays PLC (www.firstchoiceholidaysplc.com).