Richie Karaburun is a highly accomplished senior executive with a remarkable record of success in achieving substantial revenue and profit increases, sizeable cost savings, and improvements in organizational productivity and performance. With superior strategic acumen, he possesses a clear sense of urgency and purpose, rapidly assessing and leading diverse situational challenges with ease. His vast knowledge of international and cultural business practices, as well as exceptional leadership skills, make him a top talent in the travel industry. He has been recognized as an e-commerce expert and is skilled in cultivating both C-level customer and supplier relationships while leading multicultural, geographically dispersed teams.

Richie Karaburun has studied Marketing, Management, and Business at Pace University, the Wharton School, and Uludag University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in International Business and a Master of Business Administration in International Business at Chapman University. He has held several positions, including Managing Director of United States America at Roomer Travel, Vice President of Global Supplier Relations at Radius Travel, and President of GTA North America and Travelbound at GTA, one of the leading global travel wholesalers. Richie's expertise includes general and operations management, P&L management, business process and strategy development, strategic partnerships and alliances, forecasting, budgeting, and cost control, pricing strategies and product introduction, international sales strategies, market analysis, penetration and expansion, quality and productivity improvement, team building and leadership, change management, and e-commerce. He is also recognized for his extensive experience in on-line travel, B2C, and B2B travel.