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Meet the Serko team

Meet our US-based team helping to driving the future of business travel at Serko.

Darrin Grafton
Darrin Grafton
Co-founder and CEO

An industry trailblazer with over 30 years in travel tech, Darrin has been recognized among the top 25 most influential travel executives. His vision is centered on making business travel simpler, smarter, and more human.

Bob Shaw
Bob Shaw
Co-founder and CFO

With a travel industry legacy dating back to 1987, Bob is a strategic force behind Serko’s long-term growth. His work with global travel players ensures Serko remains nimble, independent, and ahead of the curve.

Liz Fraser
Liz Fraser
Chief Revenue Officer

From Air New Zealand to leading media networks, Liz brings commercial expertise and customer focus to Serko. She’s passionate about building partnerships and delivering real value to clients.

Simon Young
Simon Young
Chief Technology Officer

Simon brings over 20 years of experience in New Zealand and global tech companies and is passionate about growing and empowering diverse teams to build amazing products.

Brett Dowling
Brett Dowling
SVP GetThere

You’ll recognize Brett as the VP for GetThere. He continues to lead the GetThere transition with deep product and customer knowledge. He’s passionate about ensuring continuity, innovation, and a seamless path forward for all GetThere users under the Serko banner.

Irina Matz
Irina Matz
Head of Strategic Partnerships, GetThere

Irina joined Serko after holding senior roles at BCD Travel, including VP of Supplier Relations for Global Hotel Strategy. A dynamic and results-driven leader, she brings deep experienceb across sales, business development, and partnerships, with a passion for driving growth and building strong, lasting relationships.

Johnny Thorsen
Johnny Thorsen
VP, Strategic Business Development, North America

Globally respected in the travel tech space, Johnny is building a partner ecosystem that supports innovation, integration, and customer freedom — all with your evolving needs in mind

Mike Daly
Mike Daly
VP Sales, North America

A seasoned sales leader and current GBTA board member, Mike knows what it takes to support global travel programs. He’s focused on delivering real solutions and trusted relationships that drive success for Serko customers.

Paul Mann
Paul Mann
Manager, Global Sales, GetThere

Paul has been with GetThere since 2000 and leads global sales initiatives, having held several leadership roles over his 24-year tenure. He has previously worked for British Airways, Air Europe, Virgin Atlantic, and Gulf Air.

Philip Michie
Philip Michie
Senior Account Manager, GetThere

Philip brings extensive experience in corporate travel and now leads a global team at GetThere, supporting customers across all segments. Philip joined GetThere in 2016 after holding senior sales roles in theTMC sector.

Season Moran
Season Moran
Business Development Manager

An experienced hospitality veteran, Season is focused on driving business growth, building strong client relationships, and delivering seamless travel experiences. She is also proud to be the Vice President of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Puget Sound Chapter.

Tom Clarke
Tom Clarke
Senior Partner Development Manager

With 25+ years in travel and technology, Tom has led growth and strategic partnerships across global organisations. Before joining Serko, Tom held leadership roles at Bertelsmann, USA Networks, and Travelong/Fareportal, and led Deem Ground through YoY growth and a successful acquisition. At Serko, Tom manages North American TMC partnerships and drives enterprise strategy for major clients.