Board & Management

Roger has more than 30 years' global experience investing in, financing and running growth companies. He was formerly CEO of ABN AMRO Asia Pacific Securities and Global Head of Technology for ABN AMRO Bank, and subsequently founded North Ridge Partners, a technology investment bank. He has served as a director or chair of several technology companies, including travel.com.au Limited (ASX: TVL), which he chaired until its sale. He is currently the Chair of Lotto New Zealand and Geo Limited (NZX: GEO), Deputy Chair of Tourism New Zealand, and is Chair-elect and non-executive director of IRESS Limited (IRE), appointed 18 February 2021.

Don is a lawyer and company director. In addition to being a consultant to the law firm, Minter Ellison (having retired on 30 June 2015 after 27 years as a corporate partner of the firm), Don is a director of the listed companies, Zoono Group Limited and Contango Income Generator Limited, and two other unlisted public companies. He has extensive commercial law and business experience from over 30 years advising ASX listed and private companies. Appointed 10/01/2008

John was appointed as Webjet Managing Director in February 2011, after serving on the Webjet board since 2003. John was previously Managing Director, Asia Pacific for GTA and formerly Managing Director, of the Travelport Business Group, Pacific region. Based in Tokyo, Japan, he was responsible for the Galileo and GTA brands in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Korea and Indonesia. Previous to that John was Managing Director, Galileo South Pacific and Flairview Travel. Appointed 25/01/2006

Brad has over 20 years’ experience working in and providing services to the travel industry, including President for Travelport’s Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and African Operations. Brad more recently was the President for International Markets for Blackbaud a NASDAQ listed software and services company specifically focussed on serving the non-profit community, he was responsible for developing and leading the company’s international business strategy and new market entry. Brad left Blackbaud in November 2015 after serving five years in the role. Appointed 19/3/2014

Shelley has extensive strategic, commercial and operational experience in the travel sector and is currently employed as the Managing Director of Compass Group Australia. Previous roles have included Executive Director of Aviation Services at Sydney Airport and Managing Director of Tiger Airways Australia. Shelley also held leadership positions in organisations including Macquarie Airports, Macquarie Bank Limited and the EasyJet Airline Company Limited. Shelley’s appointment in April 2016 as a Non-Executive Director has enhanced the diversity and finance, accounting and operational management experience of the Board. Shelley is an active member of Chief Executive Women. Appointed 30/04/2016

Shelley has over 25 years’ experience in travel and travel technology with globally recognized firms such as United Airlines and Travelport.  She has significant management experience in leading global commercial and operational teams.

Tony has more than 15 years' experience working in a range of senior finance and corporate roles in Australia and overseas, most recently as CFO of ASX listed TechnologyOne Limited. He is experienced working with companies undergoing growth, both organically as well as through acquisitions, and has considerable international experience having worked in Europe, Asia and the United States. Previously with Computershare, Tony is a Chartered Accountant, has a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) as well as an Executive MBA from Melbourne Business School.

Lynne brings a depth of hotel industry knowledge and global experience to Webjet having managed businesses across Australia, New Zealand, India and North America.

A seasoned technology professional with a great track record of delivering innovative, transformational programmes and solutions in the Travel domain.

David has contributed over 10 years of service at Webjet. With extensive experience in search engine, e-mail and mobile marketing, he brings an excellent array of skills and experience to this business.

Darren has more than 25 years’ of international experience working for entrepreneurial and multinational organisations, including Johnson & Johnson, Disney, and Universal Pictures, located in NZ, Australia, Singapore, and Europe. He has lead multi-functional teams through digital and business transformations, business cycles and across many geographies.

Ossama has over 35 years of experience in the travel industry.  He established the Lots of Hotels brand in Dubai in 2012 (Webjet’s initial investment into the B2B travel space) and has been leading the organization since its inception. During the course of his career, Ossama has been a part of management teams at well recognized organizations like Sheraton, IHG and GTA.

Nigel has over 20 years’ experience in the travel industry, having held a variety of regional and global senior management positions in sales, strategy and general management, including SVP Global Sales and Marketing for GTA.

Daryl has more than 20 years’ experience in travel.  Prior to joining Webjet, he was Regional Vice-President at GTA responsible for its businesses in the Middle East & Asia Pacific.  Daryl also previously held various management roles in Far East Hospitality and Singapore Airlines.