Our People and our Passion
Our people excel, whether it’s saving money, guaranteeing peace of mind, meeting complex requirements or simply making itineraries run smoothly.
Senior Management Team
Jonathan Clarke
Co- Founder & CEO
Jonathan keeps his eye on the big picture for travel in the modern world, while also making sure the details are taken care of with good deals on everything from hotels to private plane charters. He also loves coming up with the most creative solutions for getting a unique request answered, or dealing with a last-minute expedition that needs out-of-the-box thinking.
Ruth Clarke
Co-Founder CFO
Ruth and her team enable us to quickly and seamlessly integrate with our clients and their wider business. She ensures accurate and transparent financial reporting is always at the core of what makes Essential Travel such an effective partner.
Sarah Weston
Managing Director
Sarah is an expert at navigating the corporate and leisure travel world. Her role is to ensure our clients benefit from the best experience, fares and technology available. Nothing is too much to ask, she will always go above and beyond.
CASE STUDY
M&C Saatchi
The World’s biggest independent communications group spanning 23 countries, see how our travel, events and transport services ‘join up’ to create a highly cost effective world class service.
Our Clients
“Your level of experience and contacts have been noted and are appreciated and I am a convert. As we all know it’s not easy to travel in the current climate and you pulled it all together with style so thank you for that.”
Executive Assistant, Ocado Group
“As the world opens up again, your team continue to be conscious of the ever changing travel requirements and rules, and ensure we are fully updated on the ever-changing rules and regulations in the global travel market.We couldn’t perform our complex role without you and your team’s support.“
Managing Director, M&C Saatchi World Services
“When everyone else says no you say yes. You’re the Mr Wolf Of Travel.”
Robert Saville, Co - Founder Mother
“The level of service, responsiveness and ability to overcome some quite challenging requests has been really outstanding.”
Global Mobility Manager, Ocado Group
“It really is an excellent and joined up service. I have no hesitation in recommending them as they are the best I have worked with in these fields.”
World Wide Finance Director, M&C Saatchi
“I have never received such dedicated, professional, thoughtful, constant and intelligent service in any context. I will now not entertain booking travel through anyone else.”
Co - Founder, JamJar Investments
“I can fully recommend the team at Essential. There is literally nothing they can’t deliver. They understand our client’s needs too, and I have had that experience many times over. They work clearly and quickly to a brief. I have no reservations at all in recommending them.”