MASTERFARE - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Member of the CTM Board
- CTM As Global Chief Commercial Officer ( CCO )
- Global Chief Commercial Officer
Ana Pedersen joined CTM as Global Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) in 2024, where she leads the company's global efforts to drive revenue and EBITDA growth. In this executive role, Ana oversees activities relating to global sales, account management and supplier relations by implementing strategies to enhance customer satisfaction, strengthen global market presence and drive technological innovation.
With over 25 years of experience in the corporate travel industry, including global sales and hotel strategy leadership roles at BCD Travel, Ana is well-positioned to capitalise on emerging market trends and customer needs, driving significant revenue growth opportunities across the CTM Group of travel brands.
Known for her strategic vision and ability to build high-performance teams, Ana is passionate about cultivating strong global supplier relationships, implementing cutting-edge technology solutions, and fostering a collaborative corporate culture that aligns with CTM's strategic objectives. Fluent in multiple languages, Ana is recognised for her global perspective and ability to deliver transformative results in dynamic and diverse markets.
Job Titles:
- Member of the CTM Board
- Global Chief Operating Officer
Eleanor Noonan joined CTM in August 2022 and holds the role of Global Chief Operating Officer. She has held various senior executive roles within travel, government and financial services. Eleanor is commercially driven, values focused and passionate about leading high-performance teams to support a business growth agenda. Eleanor is skilled in developing and executing customer-centric business strategies, leading large-scale change initiatives, and achieving operational excellence. Eleanor holds a Master of Business and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Job Titles:
- Chairman / Independent Non - Executive Director / Director since March 2019
- Non - Executive Director of BlueScope Steel Limited
Ewen Crouch was a Partner at Allens from 1988-2013. He served as a member of the firm's board for 11 years, including 4 years as Chairman of Partners. His other roles at Allens included Co-Head Mergers & Acquisitions and Equity Capital Markets from 2004-2010, Executive Partner - Asian Offices from 1999- 2004, and Deputy Managing Partner from 1993 - 1996. He was a Director of Mission Australia from 1995, including as Chairman from 2009, until retiring in November 2016.
Mr Crouch is a Non-Executive Director of BlueScope Steel Limited (since March 2013), Chairman and Non-Executive Director of AnteoTech Limited (since April 2022), and a Director of Jawun (since September 2015). He is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and served as a member of the Takeovers Panel from 2010-2015, as a member of the Commonwealth Remuneration Tribunal from 2015-2019, as a Director of Sydney Symphony Orchestra from 2009- 2020 and as a Non-Executive Director of Westpac Banking Corporation from 2013 to 2019.
Job Titles:
- Member of the CTM Board
- Operations Director
- in 2015 As Operations Director
Hitesh joined Masterfare in 2015 as Operations Director and has since been dedicated to ensuring that business processes are efficient, cost-effective, and aligned with the company's strategic goals.
With a strong focus on operational optimisation, he has been instrumental in streamlining workflows, reducing costs, and enhancing productivity across the organisation.
His leadership ensures that the company runs smoothly while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.
Job Titles:
- Global Chief Financial Officer
- Member of the CTM Board
James Spence joined CTM in May 2024 as Global Chief Financial Officer. James has 14 years' experience as CFO of international businesses primarily in energy and software sectors, and has operated across Australasia, North America and Europe throughout his 30+ year career. James brings broad-based financial experience across all the main disciplines within finance include strategy, risk, treasury, accounting, M&A, capital markets, investor relations and commercial decision-making with extensive board level, team leadership and public markets experience. James holds a Bachelor of Science - Economics & Politics and is a Chartered Accountant.
Job Titles:
- Member of the CTM Board
- Executive Director, Managing Director / Director since May 2008
Jamie Pherous founded Corporate Travel Management Limited (CTM) in 1994. He has built the Group from its headquarters in Brisbane to become one of the world's largest travel management companies.
Prior to establishing CTM, Jamie was employed by Arthur Andersen, now EY, as a qualified Chartered Accountant, specialising in business services and financial consulting, notably in Australia, Papua New Guinea and the United Arab Emirates.
Job Titles:
- Non - Executive Director
- Executive Director of Investec Wentworth Private Equity Limited
- Independent Non - Executive Director / Director since January 2020
Jon Brett was formerly an Executive Director of Investec Wentworth Private Equity Limited, and an executive of Investec Bank (Australia) Limited. He was previously the CEO of Techway Limited which pioneered internet banking in Australia. Jon brings extensive strategic, board and management experience to CTM, particularly in the areas of finance and corporate advisory.
Jon is currently Non-Executive Director Chairman-elect of Infomedia Limited (since July 2024). He is also a Non-Executive Director of Raiz Invest Limited (since November 2023). His former directorships include Godfreys Group Limited, The Pas Group Limited, deputy president of the NRMA and Vocus Group Limited since its listing on the ASX.
Job Titles:
- Member of the CTM Board
- Sales Manager
Mahesh joined Masterfare in 2015 and is responsible for overseeing and driving the sales force. He carries a rich experience of over 30 years & is actively involved in planning and executing marketing and sales strategies that drive product promotion and enhance brand awareness.
Job Titles:
- Independent Non - Executive Director / Director since October 2022
- President and CEO of Mission Peak Executive Consulting
Marissa Peterson is President and CEO of Mission Peak Executive Consulting, a Silicon Valley leadership coaching business, and currently serves on the Board of US Based company Employee Owned Brands. She is based in the United States and brings extensive experience in governance, technology and digital transformation, and executive development.
Mrs Peterson holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and an Honorary Doctorate in Management from Kettering University, and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Mrs Peterson's extensive board experience includes past roles as Chairman of optical communications solutions company, Oclaro, between 2013 and 2018, and as a Non-Executive Director of ASX-listed Ansell, from 2006 to 2021. She has also been a Director of a range of US-based companies including Humana, Supervalu, Children's Hospital of Stanford, Quantros, Covisint, and was a Board Trustee of Kettering University.
Job Titles:
- Manager
- Member of the CTM Board
Sheela joined Masterfare in 1996 and oversees the day-to-day operations of our head office in Victoria, Southwest London. Originally from Mauritius, she is fluent in both English and French and serves as our resident expert on the African market.
Job Titles:
- Company Secretary
- Global Chief Legal Officer
- Member of the CTM Board
Shelley Sorrenson joined CTM in November 2021 as Global Chief Legal Officer and Company Secretary. Shelley is a pragmatic and commercially driven corporate legal and governance practitioner with over 15 years of experience. She has served as General Counsel and Company Secretary of ASX-listed and unlisted financial services companies and held roles at the Australian Securities and Investments Commission and in private practice. Shelley holds a Bachelor of Justice, Bachelor of Laws and a Master of Laws. Shelley is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and an Associate of the Governance Institute of Australia.
Job Titles:
- Independent Non - Executive Director / Director since September 2019
Sophie Mitchell has over 30 years of corporate advisory, capital markets and equity research experience. She retired from Morgans in June 2019 after over a decade as Executive Director in Morgans Corporate and, prior to this, she was Morgans' Head of Research.
Sophie is currently concentrating on her Board roles and is a Non-Executive Director of Firstmac Limited (since November 2022), NZX-listed Tourism Holdings Limited (since December 2022), Myer Family Investments Limited (since December 2020), Morgans Holdings (Australia) Limited (since March 2018) and the Morgans Foundation Limited. She was Chairman and Non-Executive Director of Apollo Tourism & Leisure Limited from 2016-2022, a Non-Executive Director of Flagship Investments Limited from 2008-2021, a board member of the Australia Council for the Arts, and a member of the Takeovers Panel between 2009 and 2018.