Founder & Executive Director Wotif.com
Graeme Wood revolutionised the travel industry in Australia when he created the concept for, and co-founded, Wotif.com in 2000. From his simple and innovative idea, Graeme pioneered Wotif.com’s development into a multi-national group, which employs more than 400 people in offices spread across the globe.
During his seven years at the helm, Wotif.com became one of Australia’s most successful and well-known online businesses, with Graeme and the company winning awards and accolades along the way, including: Overall Winner and Winner of Outstanding Achievement by an Organisation in the Services Sector – Premier of Queensland’s SMART Awards 2004, Australian Institute of Management Medal for Management Innovation – 2004 Management Excellence Awards, National winner of the Technology, Communications, E-Commerce and Life Sciences category – 2005 Ernst and Young, Entrepreneur of the Year awards, Winner of the Inspiration iAward and the Tourism & Hospitality category – AIIA iAwards 2006, Winner of the “Most significant contribution by a large business or corporate” at the Vero Excellence in Business Support Awards 2007, Three consecutive annual awards from Hitwise Internet intelligence service, announcing Wotif.com as the #1 Travel – Destinations and Accommodation website across Australia for 2004 to 2007 and 2008 Suncorp Queenslander of the Year – the state’s highest citizenship honour, recognising individuals who have made a significant achievement in their chosen field and who have made a difference in their community.
Graeme also rates overseeing Wotif.com’s listing on the Australian Stock Exchange in June 2006, as a major career highlight.
In October 2007, Graeme retired from his role as CEO and Managing Director of Wotif.com, but continues to play a key strategic role in the company as an Executive Director and also maintains a significant financial interest. In his new position, Graeme is focused on developing new business concepts and the ongoing promotion of Wotif.com.
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