Management Team

Founder & CEO

Bill Kerby brings more than two decades of experience in the travel and media industries, and approximately a decade of experience in the financial industry. He has extensive experience bringing companies into public markets in both the TSX and Nasdaq, serving as CEO for various travel and media companies including Maupintour, Extraordinary Vacations, Travelbyus and Leisure Canada.

President

Lyndsey North has more than 15 years of experience in leisure tour and travel technology. Prior to joining NextTrip, Lyndsey oversaw supplier strategy and investments for The Mark Travel Corporation / Apple Leisure Group across the B2B and B2C travel marketplace.

Chief Financial Officer & Corporate Secretary

Frank Orzechowski serves as Chief Financial Officer, bringing significant experience leading financial operations across the public and private sectors. He previously served as the Chief Financial Officer of Storm Harbour Partners LP, an independent global markets and financial advisory firm. Prior to that, he held a variety of senior executive positions, primarily in the financial services industry. He began his career at Coopers & Lybrand, and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Chief Information Officer

With over 25 years of experience in software development, infrastructure management and data security, Rama Marupilla brings a holistic approach to technology development. Prior to joining NextTrip, Rama served as part of the technology leadership team for NYC & Company. Most recently, he served as Partner and VP of Software Development at Marketing Edge Group.

Chief Sales & Ops. Officer

Amy Proost is a seasoned travel executive with more than 25 years of experience across the OTA and wholesale space. Amy brings strong operational knowledge, deep industry relationships and a relationship-focused approach to growing the business.

Director of Corporate Development

Richard Marshall has 30 years of senior executive experience generating growth and developing relationships for global corporations. Previously, he was Director of Corporate Development at Monaker Group & NextPlay. He was also VP of IR and VP corporate development at NYSE-traded natural resources company, securing $600 million in financings during his 18-year tenure. Part of company’s team that won WorldBank ICSID $1.4 Billion Award.