Category: Executive Announcements

CULTURE TRIP BOLSTERS SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM WITH TWO APPOINTMENTS

Travel and media start-up Culture Trip has made two senior appointments as it continues to strengthen its leadership team. Dr Ana Jakimovska has joined the London-based firm from The Guardian as chief product officer. Joining her is Nathaly Carvajal, who joins from design unicorn Houzz, as Culture Trip’s chief financial officer. The appointments follow the arrival of Karen Kesner from ...

CULTURE TRIP POACHES KAREN KESNER AND ADDS SIX SENIOR HIRES TO BOLSTER EXPANDING PEOPLE TEAM 

Culture Trip, the fast growing travel, media & entertainment start-up today announced that it has secured the appointment of Karen Kesner, former Global Director of Recruitment at travel behemoth Booking.com as Chief People Officer.  A leading light in People Leadership, Karen Kesner launched her HR career at a pivotal time in technology in the Pacific ...

Culture Trip Adds Top Editorial and Creative Talent to Senior Leadership Team

London (January 22, 2019) — Culture Trip today announced the appointment of Dmitry Shishkin and Anne Bourgeois-Vignon to the company’s senior leadership team to accelerate editorial and visual content growth. The travel, media and entertainment startup attracts 18 million monthly users with its mix of inspirational storytelling covering travel and entertainment. The website and app feature ...

Vanity Fair’s Former Photo Editor Susan White Joins Culture Trip

New York (September 8, 2018) Culture Trip today announced that Susan White, Vanity Fair’s renowned former photography director, has joined the company in the newly-created role of Executive Photography Editor. In the new leadership role, Susan will lend her unparalleled insights and experience to mentor Culture Trip’s best-in-class global team of photographers and commissioners. She ...

Culture Trip Raises $80M In Large Series B Funding Round

Company also Introduces New Heavyweight Tech Leadership Lineup and Unveils Product Redesign London (April 24, 2018) – Culture Trip, the fast-growing startup providing cultural and travel inspiration to users looking to explore the world, today announced $80M in funding. This large series B investment further demonstrates that Silicon Valley-sized startup deals are continuing in Europe. Led ...