We now have full-time offices and staff in both Australia and New Zealand, as well as a range of agents located in over 20 countries around the world.
Paul Kelly
Founder & CEOWith a background in sports management, Paul moved into the travel market in 2002 and has visited over 40 countries.
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Simone Fernon
General ManagerAn avid sports fan with extensive travel experience, Simone specializes in managing major national events for large sporting groups.
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Mike Causer
Operations ManagerMike combines his passions for competitive sports and travel, having visited over 50 countries to create amazing client experiences.
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Casey Brunsdon
GM – Sportslink NZCasey is a patriotic Kiwi bringing his extensive tourism background & passion for sport to the Sportslink Team
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Murray Scott
General Manager (NZ)With over 35 years in travel, Murray runs the New Zealand business and is a respected expert on cricket and rugby tours.
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Steve Dunn
Finance DirectorA qualified CPA and a successful businessman who is a previous part-owner of the Sydney Kings basketball team.
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Shane Tonkin (OLY)
Commercial & Partnerships ManagerA former professional baseball player and Olympian with extensive experience in sports administration.
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Cheree Rowlands
Finance ManagerCheree started as a consultant before managing the company’s finances, with a strong background in travel and retail
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Brooke Penfold (OLY)
Development Tours ManagerA three-time Olympian and member of the World Softball Hall of Fame, she focuses on developing aspiring athletes.
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Natalie Mersin
Senior Travel ManagerNatalie joined in 2021 to lead the Travel Management area, coordinating daily travel needs for our key sporting clients.
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Chris Fernando
Senior Travel ManagerChris joined in 2023 with a diverse mix of experience in sports administration, travel, events, and hospitality.
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Corey Shanaberger
Senior Travel ManagerA seasoned travel professional and a proud fan of both the North Melbourne AFL team and Formula 1 racing.
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Jillian Hocking
Senior Travel ManagerOriginally from Canada, Jillian has nearly 20 years of experience in corporate and mining travel coordination.
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Lauren Hema
Sports Travel ConsultantWith a passion for managing groups, Lauren works on a range of sports events to move clients around the world.
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Bill Swain
Sports Tour ManagerBill has an extensive background in sport, including six seasons as Team Manager for the ACT Brumbies rugby team.
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Angel Villarosa
Travel Consultant /Admin Support
An experienced travel agent with a love for sports, she is a keen supporter of the sport of volleyball.
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Diana Churchward
Senior Travel ManagerWith over 17 years in corporate and retail travel, Diana has a passion for creating seamless events and conferences.
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Steph Clarke
Senior Travel Consultant (P/T)With a strong career in travel management, Steph rejoined the industry in a part-time role after starting a family.
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Amber Jarvis
Senior Travel Consultant (P/T)A mum of two with a lifelong career in travel, Amber provides support for key partners and internal teams.
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Manuela Wilson
Sports Travel ConsultantSports Travel Consultant. Originally from Vienna, Manuela spent 15 years as a news and sports journalist before transitioning to travel consulting.
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Becky Richards
Sports Travel ConsultantBecky has worked in the travel industry for over 8 years, driven by her personal passion for seeing the world.
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Janela Evangelista
Senior Travel ManagerJanela has extensive experience in corporate, leisure, and group travel, including collaborations with the AFL.
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Iris Varga
Senior Travel Manager (P/T)Born and raised in Sweden, Iris has over 15 years of experience in travel and is a proud mother and Richmond Tigers fan.
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Jane Goldman
Leisure ConsultantWith a background in teaching overseas, Jane now specializes in creating tailored travel itineraries for her clients.
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Lloyd Morris
Leisure Travel SpecialistKnown for his exceptional knowledge, Lloyd specializes in planning and booking complex itineraries, cruises, and rail trips.
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Hermie Jr Cornejo
Social Media/Marketing ManagerHermie brings a strong background in digital marketing, social media strategy, and content production, helping elevate SportsLink Travel’s brand and engagement across all channels.
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Princess Cruz
Travel ConsultantWith experience in corporate accounts, airlines, and retail, Princess loves what she does and takes pride in creating seamless travel experiences while building genuine, lasting relationships with her clients.
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