Structure

 

The Resort Development Organisation (RDO) is structured to provide an effective industry voice for the best of European timeshare.

THE MANAGEMENT

  • The Board of Management is responsible for the overall policy, strategy and governance of the organisation. It is formed by key figures from throughout the industry, including Chairman, Richard McIntosh, and Chief Executive, Paul Gardner Bougaard, based at RDO's Brussels office.
     
  • The Executive Committee directs the Organisation in accordance with the policy and strategy agreed by the Board and acts on matters requiring prompt attention. The Committee consists of key figures from the Management Board, including the Chairman and Chief Executive.

COUNCILS 

Separate councils have been established to focus on special areas and to recommend policy to the Board/Executive Committee.

  • Communications Council
    Protects the use of the RDO name and logo, produces promotional material and organises RDO's publicity and communications programmes and publications. It is also responsible for industry seminars and conferences.
     
  • Legislative Council 
    Promotes active involvement of RDO at both national and European institutions to increase the awareness and understanding of the timeshare concept and industry. It also represents RDO on working parties, monitors proposed legislation and provides legal advice to members via the Communications Council.
     
  • Membership Council
    Recommends membership categories and fee structures to the Board. It also promotes the benefits of membership and is responsible for processing applications, as well as ensuring members records are up to date and accurate.

RDO OFFICES 

OTE has its head office in Brussels and an office in Madrid and London.

NATIONAL CHAPTERS 

The former National Associations throughout Europe act as National Chapters of RDO, helping to ensure that RDO's objectives are met in the countries represented by members. National Chapters are also responsible for carrying out programmes and agreed activities relevant to their respective market needs. To see the National Chapters list, click here.