LIFE

Sujata Raman Judy Harris

Departures & Arrivals

In recent months we have bid farewell to two of our longest standing staff members.

Sujata Raman, Regional Managing Director Australasia Asia Pacific for over 30 years, has stepped down to pursue other interests. Her long and successful career with A&K started in Egypt before moving to A&K Australia in 1990. She was appointed Managing Director in 2002 and subsequently Regional Managing Director for Australasia, Hong Kong and China. Highly respected within the travel industry, amongst our guests and by all at A&K, Sujata’s leadership encouraged innovation and diversity, constantly inspiring those she worked with to contribute ideas across all areas of the business and to seek new and inventive ways of delivering unforgettable travel experiences to its guests. Her years of service showed deep dedication and commitment and we wish her all the best for the future.

Earlier this year, Judy Harris from our Private Travel Desk retired after a long and extraordinary career in travel including 25 years at A&K. It is impossible to overstate the contribution she made as a mentor, advisor, enthusiast and an ever-present source of joy to those who worked with her, not to mention the immeasurable impact of her travel expertise on those guests she inspired to travel with us.

Graham Wood

And we welcome Graham Wood who returns to A&K in the role of interim Regional Managing Director. Originally from Ireland, Graham grew up in Africa and started with A&K in Zanzibar as Operations Manager in 1999. Since then, he spent sixteen years with the company including time as Managing Director of both Tanzania and Hong Kong. After relocating to Australia in 2015, Graham operated his own luxury travel agency whilst also spending three years managing the inbound operations of Overseas Adventure Travel in North Asia, the South Pacific and Africa.

LIFE

Partnerships & Events

SSO: Symphony in the Vines

Earlier this year, A&K joined forces with the extraordinary Sydney Symphony Orchestra to host guests on an exclusive weekend away in the Hunter Valley. Concertmaster, Andrew Haveron, led a rich musical journey across three days introducing guests to the musicians who shared the stories behind the music in the intimate setting of Spicer’s Vineyards Estate. Sydney Symphony Orchestra CEO Emma Dunch joined as a special guest speaker and celebrated landscape painter Paul McCarthy added a fascinating element to the weekend demonstrating his plein air talents and skilful use of colour at the estate.