GLOBAL LUXURY TRAVEL PRODUCT & COMMERCIAL EXECUTIVE
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An accomplished international luxury travel executive with more than 25 years of experience leading product development, commercial strategy and business growth across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and worldwide destinations. Proven expertise in developing luxury travel portfolios, negotiating strategic supplier partnerships, creating bespoke and multi-centre itineraries, and delivering commercially successful travel experiences. Recognised for building high-performing international teams while combining commercial acumen, product innovation and authentic destination knowledge.
Founder & Principal Consultant - Circles of Latitude
(2025-10)
Founded an independent consultancy providing strategic product, commercial and destination development services to luxury tour operators, DMCs, safari operators and hospitality providers. Advises clients on product strategy, supplier partnerships, pricing, portfolio development, destination training and sustainable tourism.
Agent (USA) Sales Manager – Luxury Travel - Somak Luxury Travel
(2024-10 - 2025-10)
Strengthened commercial growth and supported the development of Somak's luxury East African portfolio through trade partnerships, product support, destination training and marketing initiatives.
Product Development Manager – Africa, Asia & Middle East - Keytours Vacations USA
(2023-01 - 2024-02)
Led product development across Africa, Asia and the Middle East, negotiating supplier agreements, developing luxury itineraries, managing pricing strategies and launching new products for the North American market.
Vice President – Sales, Marketing & Product - Ker & Downey USA
(2013-06 - 2022-07)
Executive leadership responsibility for worldwide luxury product strategy, commercial growth, supplier partnerships, sales and marketing. Led global product development, digital transformation, strategic partnerships and international team leadership.
Director of Sales & Marketing - Ker & Downey Botswana
(2000-04 - 2013-06)
Directed international sales, marketing and product development, expanded the luxury safari portfolio, negotiated supplier agreements, developed international markets and built a high-performing Botswana-based team.
Operations & Sales Manager - African Horseback Safaris
(1998-10 - 2000-03)
Managed luxury safari operations, reservations, business development, supplier relationships and the successful launch of a new safari camp.
Sales & Reservations Manager - Hartley Safaris
(1996-11 - 1998-09)
Managed tailor-made safari reservations, international trade relationships and guest services.
Senior Flight Attendant - Gulf Air
(1992-05 - 1996-06)
Led multicultural cabin crews while delivering premium customer service and developing leadership and operational management skills.
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Economics & Social History - University of Exeter
