Clive Jones is the Chief Executive Officer of Tourvest Retail Services, a division of the Tourvest Group of Companies. Tourvest Retail Services provide food and beverage as well as duty free products, services and technology solutions within the travel retail sector.
Clive has various diplomas, including a degree in commerce, and a Master’s degree in business administration (MBA). Clive is also a Member of the Institute of Directors (United Kingdom) and is currently studying towards a Chartered Director qualification.
Born in South Africa, he emigrated with his family to the United Kingdom in December 2016 when Tourvest secured the inflight retail contract to provide its services to British Airways. The Tourvest business also runs operations in South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria.
In his previous role as Chief Operating Officer of Tourvest Travel Services, he travelled extensively throughout the African continent, given the business was the master franchise rights holder for the American Express Business Travel brand on the continent. The Tourvest Group footprint on the African continent remains extensive.
Clive has been married for 24 years and has two children (Morgan, 21 and Dylan, 19), both of whom are currently attending university.
Clive is a member of his local squash club, as well as being an avid golfer and runner, having previously completed two Comrades Ultra-Marathons (88km).