Siew Hoon has been covering the travel industry beat in Asia Pacific for decades, starting off as a rookie reporter and going on to lead and launch the region’s key industry media titles. In 2005, she founded WiT (Web in Travel) to tackle how technology was changing travel in Asia Pacific and created a new space in the fast-growing, dynamic region with a dedicated media and events platform.

Over the years, she took WiT to new places, launching editions in Tokyo, Seoul, Middle East and Europe to keep the world’s attention focused on the three pillars of travel, technology and Asia.

Following the acquisition by Northstar Travel Group in 2014, she led the launch of Travel Weekly Asia and M&C Asia and formed the editorial team to execute the entry of Northstar to Asia.

Her work has been recognised by numerous institutions including the Singapore Tourism Board which recognised her as Tourism Entrepreneur of the Year in 2014. The WiT Singapore conference, which remains its tentpole event, has won several awards including Most Innovative Marketing Initiative and Trade Conference Of The Year.

In 2020, WiT Singapore became the first travel conference to go fully hybrid, paving the way for a new model in events.

Other than writing about travel, Siew Hoon is also a published author of titles such as “Around Asia In One Hour: Tales of Condoms, Chillies & Curries”, children’s books such as “Adventures of Habibie The Turtle” and “The Story of Baitong and Boon” and host of “A Life In Travel” podcast.

Min Yoon is the CEO and founder of Tidesquare, South Korea’s leading technology-focused travel agency and operator of the #1 premium OTA brand “Privia Travel” as well as Tourvis and Kyte. TIDESQUARE is at the forefront of travel technology development in the region with a strong network of global and local partnerships with industry-leading platform operators across mobile, telecommunications, financial services and more. In addition, Tidesquare has been the co-organizer and partner for WiT Seoul since 2016, fueled with the vision of contributing to the development of the travel landscape and provide an opportunity to share the latest trends and future strategies with global experts.

Prior to Tidesquare, Min Yoon worked for international brands such as Samsung, Korean Air and Hyundai Card. He specialises in hospitality services of operations and marketing, premium marketing, new business development and new media marketing.

Eric holds a Master’s degree in Economics and a Ph.D. in Political Anthropology. As a founding member of Dida, he initially oversaw overseas operations and strategic partnerships. Since 2019, his focus has shifted to corporate development strategy and innovation. With extensive experience in various segments of travel technology, Eric possesses deep insights into the evolution of the tourism industry chain. He leads his team in exploring innovative digital transformation practices, empowering partners through technology and fully embracing the company’s philosophy of “Driven by Tech, Powered by People.” Since 2025, he has concurrently served as President of the Tours & Activities Division, accelerating Dida’s diversified business expansion.

Stanley Kim is the Senior Director of Sales at Tripbtoz, a next-generation travel tech platform with a vision to become Korea’s first global OTA.

With a background spanning hospitality, commercial real estate, and digital travel, Stanley brings a cross-disciplinary perspective to driving growth in Asia’s evolving travel landscape.

He began his career with Fraser Hospitality, later joining CBRE, and then Expedia Korea, where he led strategic property expansion across Jeju and Gangwon — including during the 2018 Winter Olympics.

At Tripbtoz, he has played a key role in onboarding over 1,000 new properties, even amid the challenges of the pandemic.

Stanley holds a degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management from PIHMS in New Zealand and remains passionate about shaping the future of digital travel in Asia.

Jinmyeong Ju is the VP of Growth Partner Division at Myrealtrip, Korea’s leading Online Travel Platform. Since joining in 2019, he has been a core driver of MyRealTrip’s growth, managing the complex business scaling in key areas.

With prior experience in Management Consulting and Private Equity, Jinmyeong Ju brings strategic insight and financial acumen to Myrealtrip. This diverse background allows for a pragmatic, results-oriented approach to building resilient business operations.

His current focus is on achieving sustained growth for the travel platform by balancing internal efficiency with external partnerships. He addresses how an organization can align its diverse functions—Marketing, Finance, Legal, Operations, and Partnerships—to execute and collaborate effectively in a rapidly changing market environment.

Sunny is the Director of Global Business Development at Tidesquare, South Korea’s leading technology-focused travel agency. She is responsible for spearheading business development and strategic partnerships across the travel vertical with the focus of enhancing Tidesquare’s presence on the global stage.

Sunny has over a decade experience in travel and hospitality with a Masters in International Trade and Economic Development from Yonsei University and a Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management from the Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne. She has lived in six countries and considers herself a third culture kid. Currently located in Toronto and Tidesquare’s first North America employee, she is looking to connect with other like minded individuals passionate about travel, technology and hospitality.

Mr. Mayur (Mac) Patel is Head of Asia at OAG Aviation, based in Singapore. OAG is a leading global travel data provider, that has been powering the growth and innovation of the air travel ecosystem since 1929.

Mr Patel is responsible for business development and leading the sales organisation in Japan and Asia Pacific for OAG Aviation to provide cutting edge data services to the biggest global brands, airports, airlines, travel operators and fast-growing start-ups to design the best services available today, and the finest innovations of tomorrow.

Prior to joining OAG, he was with Amadeus and IATA overseeing sales of Travel Intelligence solutions and services in the Asia Pacific and Middle East regions.

He is currently the Executive Board member of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and Industry Advisory Committee Member of the Hong Kong University (HKU) SPACE/Swinburne University of Technology.

He holds a Bachelor of Business (tourism management major) from University of Technology, Sydney, Australia.

Pang Yee Huat is Principal Consultant, Solutions at Cirium, the world’s most trusted source of aviation analytics. The company delivers powerful data and cutting-edge analytics to equip a wide spectrum of industry players with the clarity and intelligence they need to optimize their operations, make informed decisions, and accelerate revenue growth. Cirium is a brand of LexisNexis Risk Solutions, part of global information-based analytics company RELX PLC.

In his role, Yee Huat works with global customers across various fields to solve business challenges and unlock commercial opportunities through the strategic use of aviation data. His work ensures Cirium’s solutions translate into actionable insights that drive sustainable growth and competitive advantage. Prior to Cirium, he held various positions in Market Development, Revenue Management, and Cargo Operations at Changi Airport Group, Singapore Airlines Group and Affinidi — a technology company founded by Temasek, the Singapore-based global investment firm.”

Mr. Joseph Park currently leads the Strategy Solution Team at Incheon International Airport Corporation, where he is at the forefront of leveraging aviation and airport data from Incheon. Under his leadership, his team is dedicated to developing a wide range of immediately applicable products and programs for airport professionals. By analysing and utilising all airport data on a single passenger basis, Mr. Park is pioneering the expansion of digital twin technology across various domains, from resource optimisation to commercial and operational planning.

His team’s key initiatives include:
• Real-Time Resource Planning: Ensuring agile adaptation to flight schedule changes and operational shifts for optimal deployment of airport resources.
• Commercial Facility Optimisation: Conducting detailed analysis to maximise commercial value and enhance passenger experiences through strategic space value assessments.
• Terminal 2 Expansion Impact Assessment: Proactively identifying and mitigating potential operational and facility challenges associated with the Terminal 2 expansion.
• Airline Reallocation Impact Analysis: Evaluating the operational effects of airline reallocation to improve airport efficiency and passenger service quality.

In addition, Mr. Park plays a pivotal role in the ACI Passenger Process Benchmark Task Force, where he contributed to the development of the AEMOS (Airport Experience Measurement & Optimisation Standard) methodology. This global framework aims to address and improve congestion and delay issues across airports worldwide through data-driven performance benchmarking and optimisation strategies.

Jessica Park leads partnership efforts in Google, specifically for Knowledge and Information products such as Google Search, Google Travel and Gemini. Her expertise is in finding opportunity areas where new technology and long-existing consumer problems overlap. As someone in the fields of A.I. since 2018, Jessica hopes to apply innovative approaches to key verticals such as Tourism and Entertainment.

Jinhyeong Choi is the Chief Product Officer of LAIVDATA, an AI Agent company innovating in education and travel. He leads the planning and launch of AI-driven services that connect technology with real-world needs. Previously, he worked as a consultant at a strategy consulting firm and held roles at Samsung C&T and Korean Air. He studied Industrial and Management Engineering at POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology).

Dahoon Kim is the Head of Agency and SMB for Korea at X, the global platform innovating into a super app powered by Grok AI. Prior to X, he drove strategic partnership initiatives to grow Google Ads at Google Korea. At LG Electronics, he oversaw global Smart TV operations, app development projects, and business development.

He is passionate about how technology makes our lives better, especially AI that empowers our businesses and daily lives. With over 13 years of experience in the tech industry, Dahoon excels in building strategic partnerships and sales and business development to drive business growth and maximize the impact of technology.

He holds an MBA from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University and a BBA from Sungkyunkwan University.

Kiyoung Shin is the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at Flitto, where he is responsible for corporate development strategy and spearheading high-impact partnerships. His focus is on leveraging Flitto’s cutting-edge language technology to accelerate digital transformation for partners. He has led the successful implementation of numerous key initiatives, including a 42-language AI interpretation service at major transportation hubs, the deployment of QR-based solutions at cultural landmarks, and the delivery of simultaneous interpretation solutions for a wide range of global conferences and events. Through these efforts, he plays a pivotal role in expanding Flitto’s diversified business presence while fully embracing the company’s mission to break down language barriers.

Jay brings 20 years of experience in data analytics, client account management, and global leadership. Having worked across different markets and functions, Jay enjoys connecting people, solving problems, and helping teams succeed, and excited to explore new opportunities where he can keep making an impact.

Justin Hong is the General Manager of Trip.com, a global one-stop travel platform, and is in charge of managing and operating the Korean market. He is also a global management strategy and digital marketing expert who has worked for various global management consulting firms and global travel platforms, building his position and insight in the industry.
After graduating from Korea University, he successfully completed several projects related to corporate strategy and digital marketing at Johnson and Johnson, Booz & Company, and Accenture, and also worked on various tasks to strengthen the positions of each company at Expedia and Agoda in Korea.

As Regional Manager of Oceania for Booking.com, Todd Lacey, oversees Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, managing business growth, operations and strategy, based in the Sydney office.

Lacey has been part of Booking.com since 2015, most recently as interim Area Manager for South Korea and prior to this he was the Area Manager for New Zealand.

Todd is an avid traveller who particularly enjoys exploring new cultures and cuisines within Asia-Pacific. From bustling cities of Tokyo and Bangkok to the serenity of Bali, Todd is drawn to the diversity of experiences and landscapes that can be found in this region. In his free time, Todd likes to spend time fishing or enjoying the coastlines of Australia and New Zealand. And when he’s not travelling or fishing, you can find him watching AFL, Rugby or Formula 1.

Todd holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (B.com), and a Master’s degree in Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurial Studies from the University of Otago, New Zealand.

Jason Kim is the Country Manager for Korea at Etraveli Group, overseeing the brands Mytrip and Gotogate. With more than 20 years of experience across travel and consumer electronics, he focuses on driving growth, competitiveness, and customer trust in one of Asia’s most dynamic markets.

Prior to Etraveli Group, Jason was Senior Director at Klook, leading brand and commercial development in Korea. He also served as Regional Director for Hotels.com, an Expedia Group brand, managing Korea and Japan, where he expanded market share and strengthened strategic partnerships. Earlier in his career, Jason worked at Samsung Electronics in the Mobile Division, where he led retail management to support the company’s global market expansion.

Jason holds an MBA from the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business.

Kwang Ho Ko is the Senior Vice President and Chief of Korean Air’s Passenger Business Division at the Korea Headquarters.

Korean Air is a Skytrax 5-star airline with a global network spanning 100 cities. After graduating from the College of Engineering at Yonsei University, he joined Korean Air in 1991 and has served as Managing Vice President of Passenger Network, Head of Jin Air Passenger Sales, Head of the China Regional Headquarters, and Managing Vice President of the Korea Regional Headquarters.

With over three decades of experience in the airline industry, he has driven advancements in customer service, revenue growth, and corporate social contribution. In January 2025, he was appointed Senior Vice President and Chief of Korean Air’s Passenger Business Division.

Raudha Zaini is the Strategic Partnerships & Projects Lead at CrescentRating. She spearheads global destination marketing projects and drives key partner relationships with the aim of translating her passion for travel into innovative products that offer unique experiences to Muslim travelers.

Angelica is the co-founder of SocialSeal, a startup that helps travel brands see what travelers are searching for and resonating with on video platforms across different countries and languages.

A growth marketer and data geek for over 10 years, Angelica has lived through the rise of apps at M&C Saatchi Performance, hopped on the Klook rocket ship to scale it into today’s unicorn, and grew Google’s consumer cloud storage through partner marketing.

Chanhee Lee is the Chief Product Officer at NOL UNIVERSE, Korea’s leading travel and leisure platform, where he has led major initiatives including the post-merger integration and rebranding of Yanolja, Interpark, and Triple into a unified platform. Prior to joining NOL in 2022, he spent nearly a decade at Amazon, most recently as Head of Product for Global Expansion, where he launched and scaled e-commerce services across markets such as Singapore, Australia, the UAE, China, and Korea. He began his career at SK Telecom, pioneering early mobile travel services before the smartphone era. Chan Hee holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a BA in Political Science from Korea University.

Thomas Lee, Chief Marketing Officer of NOL UNIVERSE, drives growth through customer-centric strategies that create hyper-connected journeys across entertainment, leisure, and travel.

Since 2023, Thomas has executed integrated brand campaigns and leads the 2025 rebranding initiative that drives seamless customer transitions from daily leisure to travel experiences across a consolidated platform. He champions customer experience innovation through pioneering programs including Korea’s first Cancel-Free service and membership systems designed to strengthen customer relationships across every touchpoint.

Thomas brings deep expertise from leading online travel platforms across Asia. He served as Head of Travel at Coupang, built North Asia operations as Director at Klook, led regional strategy as Senior Director at Agoda, and developed customer-centric growth strategies at Deloitte Consulting. He holds an MBA from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.

Jason Sui is the Divisional CEO, DerbySoft Flight Services Business Unit, overseeing the global expansion of PKFARE worldwide footprint. With over 20 years of expertise in the travel industry, Jason is recognized as a serial entrepreneur of a variety of business across flight consolidation, corporate travel, luxury travel, DMC and tour operator.

Raphael Lanfant is a seasoned executive with over two decades of experience in the travel and technology sectors, specializing in the Asia-Pacific, China, and European/US markets. He currently serves as the Vice President of Hopper Technology Solutions (HTS) for the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions at Hopper, a prominent travel technology company. Based in Singapore, Raphael has been instrumental in forging strategic partnerships in APAC and helping airlines and travel sellers expand their footprint in the travel and fintech space. Before joining Hopper, Raphael held positions at Alibaba Group and Expedia, where he contributed to the company’s global expansion efforts.

Brett Henry is a travel industry leader and a keen seed investor in travel tech ventures, who was appointed President Director of MG in February 2019.

Bringing more than 20 years of B2B travel technology industry experience in leadership roles spanning organisational functions such as product marketing, business development, strategy, planning and sales; Brett is committed to leading MG on a journey of transformation. He is zealous about the opportunity to steer the dynamic and multiculturally diverse MG team, toward a larger focus on technology, marketing and analytics capabilities to drive further growth for hotels and travel agencies in an increasingly complex sales and distribution landscape.

Prior to joining MG, Brett was CEO of Travel Daily he was instrumental in the creation of a dedicated platform to inform, connect and further develop the travel professionals globally. He also previously served as Vice President, Sales at Sabre Corporation for more than 5 years.

Brett has a big passion to educate and share his experiences with the travel community at events like Digital Travel Summit, Aviation Summit, Webintravel, EyeforTravel, China Travel Distribution Summit, as well as speaking at regional and global industry events.

Svetlana Kim is the VP of People at Wego, a leading travel technology platform operating across the Middle East and APAC. Since joining in 2022, she has been part of Wego’s journey of growth, expanding the team from 200 to over 500 employees across eight countries, while evolving its culture and people practices to support scale.

With experience spanning both established corporates and fast-moving startups, Svetlana has helped organizations grow from small teams of 50 to global workforces of over 10,000. This blend of scale-up and structured experience shapes her pragmatic approach to building resilient, people-first organizations.

Her current focus of interest is on how talent requirements are shifting in the age of AI and rapidly changing skills. She explores questions such as whether formal degrees matter as much as agility, adaptability, and AI literacy, and how organizations can prepare their people for a future where skills have a shorter shelf life but the ability to learn and evolve has never been more critical.

ERIC CHONG together with his wife KIM WONG juggle their time running their training consultancy company Extra Sensory Pursuits and their farm Green Acres.

Eric holds a Degree in Arts and Education from the University of Calgary, Canada and is a candidature in Master of Sports Management.
Kim holds a Computer Science & Management (Hons) from King’s College, University of London.

It was on their last corporate management project of cruise boats in Putrajaya in 2002 that they decided that it was not the most wholesome way to bring up their then just born child in a city.

In 2006, in between running their training and consultancy company, the couple with their young son on their backs hiked the hills of Penang looking for a suitable piece of land to embark on a more wholesome and sustainable lifestyle.

After 3 years of land hunting, the Chongs finally found their dream orchard tucked in the hills of Balik Pulau. The 16 acre farm had been left idle for some time but had a treasure trove of matured tropical fruit trees ranging from seasonal to the year-rounds. From the time the previous owner’s grandfather terraced the slopes ‘changkul’ by ‘changkul’ more than 60 years ago to date, no chemicals have been used on the land.

After two years of nurturing the farm and building their sustainable house, in 2011, Green Acres opened its doors during durian season for durian and seasonal fruit tasting sessions as it endeavors to share its sustainable practices and also to learn from its visitors.

For this family of three who had no prior farming experience, let alone farming without the instant-fix of chemicals, it was indeed a continuous journey of discovery and learning.

Yongsoo Moon leads Business Development for Klook in South Korea, overseeing the strategic planning and execution of initiatives.
He has been instrumental in key projects, including the launch of the first express bus reservation service for foreigners on an OTA platform. He has also significantly contributed to the revitalization of local tourism by discovering and supporting digitalization of regional products, particularly experience and tours, establishing Klook as a prominent leader in the “Things to Do in Korea”.

Born in South Korea, Yongsoo Moon is an alumnus of the Republic of Korea Air Force Academy and has a unique career path, having transitioned from the Air Force to the private sector.

Jeong-mi leads a cultural organization that reinterprets Jeju’s heritage through immersive sensory experiences, inspired by the philosophy of the Haenyeo – Jeju’s traditional women divers. Her work emphasizes human connection, cultural continuity, and respect for local values.

With a background in arts education, content production, and international collaboration, she has managed cultural programs that celebrate regional identity, produced animated works, and expanded their reach through co-productions and global pitching.

Together, these experiences shape a journey that connects local storytelling with global cultural exchange, contributing to conversations on authenticity in the travel and cultural sector.

Leah Lee is a global hotelier who graduated from EHL Hospitality Business School, the world’s No. 1 hotel management university. Her various roles include deputy General Manager at the Michelberger Hotel, a leading boutique hotel in Berlin, Germany as well as with Design Hotels TM, a global network of design hotels representing a curated selection of 300+ independent hotels in over 60 countries across the globe.

In 2019, she led the renovation of Yeongjong Sky Resort and opened Korea’s first urban lifestyle boutique resort, The Week& Resort, and is leading a new culture in the Korean hospitality sector with various concepts such as The Connoisseur Residence for professionals and The Woof & Pet Hotel for dogs.

Dr. Michael Jiwon Ahn, D.HTM is the Managing Director of Rakkojae Hanok Collection, the first and premier owner and operator of traditional hanok hotels in South Korea.  Rakkojae was awarded the distinction of being on La Liste’s Top 1,000 World’s Best Hotels list in 2023.  Rakkojae currently operates two hanok hotel complexes: in Seoul’s Bukchon Hanok Village and the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Andong Hahoe Folk Village.

Dr. Ahn also is the Founder and CEO of House of Heritage, a company focusing on encapsulating Korean culture in innovative food and beverage products fit for the global audience.  The first product by House of Heritage is KORI Gin, a contemporary gin crafted with 10 botanicals native to the Korean peninsula.

Dr. Ahn obtained his Doctor of Hotel and Tourism Management degree from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, his Master of Science degree from New York University and his Bachelor of Science degree from École Hôtelière de Lausanne.

With over 20 years in tourism and hospitality, Angeline is a multilingual professional recognised for her expertise in marketing, partnerships and brand management, alongside destination positioning, luxury and experiential travel, sales, and market expansion. Across leadership roles in Asia Pacific, she has combined strategic marketing, partnership management and brand development to elevate destinations and tourism offerings, drive business growth and deliver impactful results in both public and private sectors.

As part of Virtuoso’s inaugural North & Southeast Asia team, Angeline manages relationships with leading luxury travel agencies across the region. She works closely with agency owners and managers to help them maximise membership value, while also strengthening collaboration with preferred partners – including luxury hotels, cruise lines, DMCs and tour operators. Through her work with members and partners, she drives business opportunities, implements in-market strategies and delivers tailored programmes that enhance engagement across Virtuoso events and platforms.

Her career includes leadership responsibilities with the Singapore Tourism Board (in Singapore, France and South Korea), Atout France, Relais & Châteaux and Avis Budget Group. In these roles, she has developed and executed marketing campaigns, partnership programmes, destination strategies and sales initiatives, expanding market reach and strengthening brand equity.

She has spoken at international forums including PATA Travel Marts and Conferences, APEC Workshop on Smart Tourism, China-Xizang Trans-Himalaya Forum and Web-in-Travel, and in 2024, served as Tourism Consultant for UN Tourism’s 18th Executive Training Programme on redefining Luxury Tourism. In addition, she has held leadership positions with PATA, SKAL Singapore and ANTOR Korea, contributing to industry dialogue and collaboration.

Angeline’s passion for adventure and experiential travel also gives her a unique perspective on the intersection of sustainability, culture and destination storytelling. Leveraging her cross-sector expertise and global outlook, she continues to drive innovative partnerships, marketing and sales strategies that inspire engagement,

Jinhyung Kim is a fintech and technology industry leader with extensive experience driving global expansion, strategic partnerships, and digital transformation. He currently serves as Head of Business at Toss Payments, where he leads initiatives to build a globally connected payment ecosystem and redefine how commerce operates in the digital economy.

Bringing more than 20+ years of experience across leading technology firms, Jinhyung has held senior leadership roles spanning business strategy, enterprise sales, and partnership development. He has successfully led new market entry projects, built strategic alliances with major global enterprises, and scaled businesses through innovation and data-driven execution.

At Toss Payments, Jinhyung oversees domestic and international sales, partnerships, marketing, and business operations. As a Board Member, he contributes to shaping the company’s strategic direction and accelerating its growth across global markets.

Prior to joining Toss Payments, Jinhyung held leadership positions at Tmax Tibero, ServiceNow, Red Hat, Elastic, and IBM, where he played a key role in driving enterprise SaaS adoption, cloud transformation, and digital infrastructure development for major clients ranging from top conglomerates to leading financial institutions.

Jinhyung is passionate about leveraging technology and collaboration to create meaningful business impact, continuously exploring new ways to bridge global innovation with human-centered solutions in fintech.

Scarlett Choi has over a decade of experience in entrepreneurship and payments, with half of that spent in payments helping global enterprises simplify how money moves. At Adyen, a global payments leader, she worked with enterprise companies entering new markets, shaping payment strategies that supported global expansion and helped clients generate eight-figure revenues.

Now based in Singapore, Scarlett brings a cross-cultural perspective to her work and is fluent in both Korean and English

TravelTech entrepreneur based in Singapore and Tokyo with 20 years of experience who led his company to an IPO, a buyout and two exits.

One of the original investors & advocates of Travel Massive.

Kei co-founded Venture Republic Group (VRG) in 2001 and has been serving as a CEO since foundation. Company runs a group of online travel services worldwide including TRAVEL jp, Japan’s largest online travel metasearch/media, Trip101, Singapore based global online travel media and Allstay, mobile accommodation search app in Korea.

In 2008, he led the company to an IPO and to LBO by the management in 2012. Kei also led to acquire Flocations, a Singapore based travel startup, have it grown to one of the fastest growing online travel media in the world under Trip101 brand that attracts the users from 200 countries.

Harvard MBA. Keio University BA.

Cross country & alpine skier/snowboarder. Love jazz, coffee and working from vacation homes.

Yuki is the CTO of Veltra, driving technology strategy in the travel industry—an extension of his long-standing passion for entertainment that began in the gaming world with engineering roles at Nintendo and Nokia. He is the Co-Founder and former CTO of Alpaca, a global fintech startup, and the Founder of SISU LLC, where he partners with leading companies to implement cutting-edge technologies in AI, aerospace, and advanced systems.

Max is a Japanese-British lawyer & entrepreneur based in Tokyo. Inspired by backcountry snowboarding and Japan’s relationship with nature, he launched Kammui in 2023. Kammui’s mission is to connect travellers with unique nature-based experiences and empower local
guides and communities.