Our Account Managers
David Hickinbottom
Senior Customer Account Manager
David is our Senior Customer Account Manager. Prior to working with StudyLink, David had over 5 years’ experience in helping educational establishments to implement technology to improve interactivity and engagement with the learning environment.
Sunny Hirani
Customer Account Manager
Sunny has been a StudyLink Customer Account Manager, since September 2019. Before joining the StudyLink team, Sunny worked in the travel industry for more than 8 years, having worked at British Airways and running a DMC in Portugal, giving him an exceptional knowledge of travel and key study tour destinations.
Muhammad Patel
Customer Account Manager
Muhammad (Mo) joined the StudyLink Account Management Team in May 2022. Mo joined us from the fashion industry, where during his career with his previous company he managed their key accounts, including numerous well-known brands.
Michele Philp-Wilson
Customer Account Manager
Michele joined StudyLink in June 2022 as a member of our expanding team. Michele has successfully account managed large NHS contracts and procurement consortia delivering high level effectiveness and sustainability through strong relationships and partnership approach.
Jenny Long
Customer Account Manager
Jenny joined Studylink as Customer Account Manager in June 2022. Jenny has over 20 years of experience in student travel having worked with Tour Operators in the UK, USA and France and for many years for our sister company PGL Travel.
Julie Flippence
Customer Account Manager
Julie joined Studylink as Customer Account Manager in 2024. Julie has over 27 years experience working in account management and 15 years of experience running a family business working with universities and charities.
Nina Skelly
Customer Account Manager
Nina has been a valued member of the Account Executive team at StudyLink since 2019 and in 2024 has moved across to our Account Management team. She has a wealth of experience in group travel and itinerary planning, developing an in-depth understanding of the complex requirements of her travel bookers.
Contact our Account Managers:
For Scotland & the Midlands:
David Hickinbottom
Email: david.h@studylinktours.co.uk
Tel: 07876 841 170
For Southern East England & London:
Sunny Hirani
Email: sunny.hirani@studylinktours.co.uk
Tel: 07584681037
For North West England:
Muhammad Patel
Email: m.patel@studylinktours.co.uk
Tel: 07775 557984
For North East England:
Michele Philp-Wilson
Email: michele.wilson@studylinktours.co.uk
Tel: 07775 557673
For South West England, South Wales, the Midlands, Bristol & Bath:
Jenny Long
Email: jenny.long@studylinktours.co.uk
Tel: 07775 559 279