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Join Ryan and Aaron as they meet Contiki's MD Katrina Barry

We’re introducing the third dedicated podcast about the people that work in the Australian travel and tourism industry – ‘Travel Conversations’.

We’re introducing the third dedicated podcast about the people that work in the Australian travel and tourism industry – ‘Travel Conversations’.

 

This week your hosts Ryan Montgomery & Aaron Christian head to Bondi Junction to meet Katrina Barry, Managing Director Contiki Australia.

As Managing Director, Katrina looks after the Contiki business in Australia, in addition to overseeing Busabout in Australia and various other youth brands and regional operations.

Prior to joining Contiki, Katrina spent 3 years with BT in senior leadership roles in various direct businesses, digital, marketing and customer experience across 17 brands.  Previous to that she spent 7 years with the Virgin Group where she held a variety of roles from leading strategy at Virgin Money, to investment management with Virgin’s PE arm, to being one of the founders of Virgin Active gyms in Australia.

Prior to joining the Virgin Group, Katrina worked as a management consultant with McKinsey and Company.

Katrina holds Commerce and Law degrees from the University of Auckland, and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Outside of work, Katrina enjoys travelling, the outdoors, yoga and great, great red wine.

 

LISTEN: Katrina Barry, Managing Director Contiki Australia Ltd


iTunes: Download here

Stitcher:  http://app.stitcher.com/browse/feed/80378/details

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Got a question for Ryan and Aaron? Let them know along with any guests you would like to hear on future episodes by emailing them here.