Company Description
Planning a vacation is not the easiest thing on earth. We get it. That's why we built Smoove Xperience.Smoove Xperience ("SmooveX") aims to be an all-in-one travel super app with everything a traveler might need, from travel guides to itinerary planner to in-trip tools, local deals and more. We aim to simplify the research, planning and booking processes, so our users get to focus on exploring, discovering, and experiencing new things on their travels.
Management Team / Advisory Board Bios
Greg Duffell
Co-founder & Group CEO
Influential leader and serial entrepreneur in travel and fintech.
More than 35 years’ experience in the travel industry. Former CEO of PATA, IndoChina Travel Services and other senior roles with Emirates/dnata, Thomas Cook Group, Budget Rent A Car etc. Co-founder of Silicon Valley tech start-up and head of a digital animation studio in Hollywood. Mentored several travel start-ups.
Matthew Chan
Group COO
Seasoned professional with over 25 years exposure in Asia and Europe.
Over 25 years’ experience in e-commerce travel, payments, and tech industries. Held leadership roles in UOB Bank, Singtel, American Express, FJ Benjamin, Standard Chartered Bank, First Data, and HonestBee.
Michael Tan
Product Head & Co-founder
Seasoned technopreneur with extensive experience in APAC.
Over 25 years consulting and investment experience in Asia, dealing with MNCs, SMEs and start-ups. Former President of Phicomm Asia Pacific, and other senior roles with Hupomone Capital Partners, Adecco Group. Mentor with 500 Start-ups.
Francis Ong
Co-founder & CFO
Senior IT industry executive focussed on the Southeast Asian market.
More than 25 years in sales and operations management in IT industries. Former Deputy CEO of Hitachi Systems Digital Services covering the Southeast Asia markets. Previously senior sales lead roles with IBM, Datacraft etc.
Board Advisors
Peter Tarlow
Advisor
International Tourism security and safety expert.
A world-renowned speaker and expert,
specializing in the impact of crime and terrorism on the tourism industry, event and tourism risk management and tourism, and economic development. Founder & President of Tourism & More, an industry publication.
Cathy Holler
Advisor
Premium adventure and luxury travel specialist.
35 years’ experience in the high-end travel market, working for hotels (Four Seasons, Fairmont) tour companies (Brennan Tours, Travcoa etc.) DMC (SNV), tourism boards (Tourism Whistler) and retail travel agencies (Tully, Virtuso etc.). President & CEO of Momenti Travel.