ToursByLocals Appoints Lisa Chen as New CEO

October 12th, 2023 at 4:22 AM EDT

Photo Caption: ToursByLocals President Lisa Chen assumes the new role of President & CEO. ToursByLocals

ToursByLocals has appointed Lisa Chen as its new CEO. The leadership change comes as co-founder and former CEO Paul Melhus steps into the role of Executive Chairman of the Board.

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