Executive Team
Travis Pittman, Co-Founder & CEO
Originally from Australia, Travis has lived in Europe for the past 15 years and has called Vienna, Austria home for over a decade. In 2010, together with his brother Shawn, he founded TourRadar to help connect people to life-enriching travel experiences. TourRadar’s vision is for its platform to be the epicenter of the $200bn global adventure travel ecosystem, by connecting travelers, operators, and distribution partners like travel advisors, OTAs, GDSs, airlines, influencers, and content providers.
Travis' passion for adventure began when he was growing up in the Northern Territory in Australia, so when he's not leading his team, he enjoys spending time mountain biking, wakeboarding, running, and in general outdoors. Under his leadership, TourRadar has grown into a diverse team of 45+ nationalities and is the leading Organized Adventure Platform with 50,000+ organized adventures in more than 160 countries. TourRadar has raised $60m+ from world-class investors such as Cherry Ventures, Endeit Capital, Hoxton Ventures, Speedinvest, and TCV.
Travis' passion for adventure began when he was growing up in the Northern Territory in Australia, so when he's not leading his team, he enjoys spending time mountain biking, wakeboarding, running, and in general outdoors. Under his leadership, TourRadar has grown into a diverse team of 45+ nationalities and is the leading Organized Adventure Platform with 50,000+ organized adventures in more than 160 countries. TourRadar has raised $60m+ from world-class investors such as Cherry Ventures, Endeit Capital, Hoxton Ventures, Speedinvest, and TCV.
Shawn Pittman, Co-Founder & SVP Fintech
Shawn Pittman is Co-Founder and SVP Fintech of TourRadar and is responsible for the company’s strategy, vision and embedded finance solutions. Shawn co-founded TourRadar with his brother Travis Pittman in 2010 with a mission to connect people to life-enriching travel experiences and has over 18 years of experience in the financial industry.
Shawn is based in Brisbane, Australia and leads TourRadar’s local office there. Prior to starting TourRadar, Shawn was an Investment Analyst at a London Venture Capital firm. Shawn has a passion for travel, visiting new cultures and introducing his son to all the wonders the world has to offer. His favorite adventure was his 35-day tour of Africa where he saw its mind-blowing landscapes and wildlife up close.
Shawn is based in Brisbane, Australia and leads TourRadar’s local office there. Prior to starting TourRadar, Shawn was an Investment Analyst at a London Venture Capital firm. Shawn has a passion for travel, visiting new cultures and introducing his son to all the wonders the world has to offer. His favorite adventure was his 35-day tour of Africa where he saw its mind-blowing landscapes and wildlife up close.
Nicholas Trieb, Chief Operating Officer
Nicholas Trieb is Chief Operating Officer for TourRadar and is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations at TourRadar, with a special focus on product and technology. Nicholas joined TourRadar in 2014 and has over 10 years in the e-commerce sector.
Nicholas was born in Vienna, Austria and grew up in Costa Rica and the United States. He holds a Masters (with distinction) in Computer Science from the Technical University of Vienna and spent the year between his Bachelors and his Masters in India working for the 4th-largest Indian IT consulting firm (Satyam Computer Services). After his studies he spent a year at the consulting firm Capgemini before co-founding tripwolf. At tripwolf he spent 2 years in Budapest building up the development team before successfully selling the company to a renowned German publishing house.
Nicholas was born in Vienna, Austria and grew up in Costa Rica and the United States. He holds a Masters (with distinction) in Computer Science from the Technical University of Vienna and spent the year between his Bachelors and his Masters in India working for the 4th-largest Indian IT consulting firm (Satyam Computer Services). After his studies he spent a year at the consulting firm Capgemini before co-founding tripwolf. At tripwolf he spent 2 years in Budapest building up the development team before successfully selling the company to a renowned German publishing house.
Brendan Roberts, Chief Commercial Officer
Brendan Roberts is the VP Business Development for TourRadar and is responsible for growing TourRadar’s supply base, onboarding new operators and increasing sales for partners through data-driven optimization. Brendan joined TourRadar in 2015 and has over 15 years of experience in growing high-performing multi-disciplinary teams across tourism, hospitality and healthcare sectors. Under Brendan’s leadership, TourRadar has successfully onboarded over 1,500 tour operators, offering more than 40,000 tours in over 200 countries across the globe.
Originally from Australia, Brendan has lived in the UK, Ireland, and Canada while working in the hotel, finance, and IT industries and is now based in Austria. He holds degrees in Economics as well as Asian Languages and Studies. In his spare time, you can find him anywhere in the outdoors, usually camping or mountain biking. His favorite adventure was exploring the Sabah region in Malaysia, culminating in the climb of Mount Kinabalu.
Originally from Australia, Brendan has lived in the UK, Ireland, and Canada while working in the hotel, finance, and IT industries and is now based in Austria. He holds degrees in Economics as well as Asian Languages and Studies. In his spare time, you can find him anywhere in the outdoors, usually camping or mountain biking. His favorite adventure was exploring the Sabah region in Malaysia, culminating in the climb of Mount Kinabalu.
Jakson Peters, CFO
Jakson Peters is the Chief Financial Officer at TourRadar and is responsible for ensuring that our company delivers on its strategy and vision through a healthy financial execution, that all financial operations are in order, and that we continuously optimize our processes. Jakson has 20+ years of experience in financial leadership and has held key positions at well-known brands such as Chrysler, Mondelez, Seek, and Property Finder. He joined TourRadar remotely from Dubai in early 2024.
Originally from Brazil, Jakson has lived in the US, Canada, Switzerland, Malaysia, the UAE, and now Austria. Jackson holds an MBA from The Wharton School and an MA in International Studies from the Lauder Institute, both part of the University of Pennsylvania.
A passionate traveler, foodie, and sports enthusiast, Jakson has visited over 50 countries. His favorite adventure has been exploring the impressive temples of Angkor Wat in Cambodia.
Originally from Brazil, Jakson has lived in the US, Canada, Switzerland, Malaysia, the UAE, and now Austria. Jackson holds an MBA from The Wharton School and an MA in International Studies from the Lauder Institute, both part of the University of Pennsylvania.
A passionate traveler, foodie, and sports enthusiast, Jakson has visited over 50 countries. His favorite adventure has been exploring the impressive temples of Angkor Wat in Cambodia.
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