Leadership that lifts people, brands and impact

We ensure long term stability, secure jobs and a culture of growth and fun

At Ventura TRAVEL, our leadership team is committed to building a stable, secure, and inspiring workplace where every vMember can grow and thrive. We believe travel should create meaning for both guests and communities. Instead of top-down management, our leaders empower specialist brands, support every vMember, and champion responsible growth. We always stay true to our mission, replacing mass tourism with travel that transforms lives.

How We Lead: Visionary and Integrator

Rocket Fuel Concept

Erick drives the delivery, Andre leads the vision

Our leadership model is built on the Rocket Fuel approach. Andre, as Visionary, sets our long-term direction and challenges us to think bigger. Erick, as Integrator, turns that vision into reality by aligning teams and ensuring smooth execution. This partnership creates clarity, stability, and a culture where every vMember can grow and enjoy their work.

How Leadership at Ventura Sets Us Apart

Our leaders do not just make decisions from the top. They listen to frontline voices, share information openly, and put purpose before profit. This approach builds trust, sparks innovation, and ensures every vMember can make a real impact.

Empowerment of Brand Autonomy

Each Ventura brand has the freedom to innovate and adapt, creating travel experiences that truly connect with their audiences. This autonomy helps us stay agile and relevant in a fast-changing world.

Decentralized Decision-Making

We trust our local teams and specialists to make decisions that best serve their regions. This ensures we stay agile and deeply connected to local needs.

Transparent Communication

We share our goals, challenges, and successes openly with all vMembers. This transparency builds trust and a strong sense of shared purpose.

Purpose-Driven Leadership

Our leaders make decisions based on our values and commitment to responsible travel. We always put people and the planet first.

Collaborative Goal Setting

Every vMember has a voice in setting our priorities and goals. This shared ownership keeps us aligned and motivated.

Continuous Learning and Feedback

We encourage ongoing learning and feedback so our teams can keep growing, experimenting, and innovating.

The Executive Team

Meet the Ventura TRAVEL leadership team: a diverse group of experts driving our mission, growth, and innovation. Each leader brings unique skills and vision to their area, ensuring Ventura delivers exceptional travel experiences, operational excellence, and sustainable impact across all our brands. Get to know the people shaping our company's future below.

Create Impact Together

Ventura is built with people who share purpose, courage, and curiosity. If you want to shape the future of responsible travel with us, there are clear ways to join.

Start a Partnership

Collaborate with us to create meaningful, win win travel experiences with long term impact.

Find Your Dream Job

Work with purpose, grow fast, and join a global team that builds meaningful travel.

Launch a New Brand

Bring your travel niche to life inside our House of Specialist Brands with full support.

Press & Media

If you cover travel, destinations, impact, or industry trends, we share insights, stories, and access to showcase meaningful travel.

Sell Your Company

If you want your life's work to grow with purpose, we offer a fair and human acquisition path.

How We Lead: Visionary and Integrator

Rocket Fuel Concept

Erick drives the delivery, Andre leads the vision

How Leadership at Ventura Sets Us Apart

Empowerment of Brand Autonomy

Each Ventura brand has the freedom to innovate and adapt, creating travel experiences that truly connect with their audiences. This autonomy helps us stay agile and relevant in a fast-changing world.

Decentralized Decision-Making

We trust our local teams and specialists to make decisions that best serve their regions. This ensures we stay agile and deeply connected to local needs.

Transparent Communication

We share our goals, challenges, and successes openly with all vMembers. This transparency builds trust and a strong sense of shared purpose.

Purpose-Driven Leadership

Our leaders make decisions based on our values and commitment to responsible travel. We always put people and the planet first.

Collaborative Goal Setting

Every vMember has a voice in setting our priorities and goals. This shared ownership keeps us aligned and motivated.

Continuous Learning and Feedback

We encourage ongoing learning and feedback so our teams can keep growing, experimenting, and innovating.

The Executive Team

Ana

HR Specialist

Family, friends and chocolate

Andre

CEO & Founder

Andre crafts travel experiences that feel authentic and personal, running his company with a level of clarity and intensity that travelers inevitably feel.

Benno

Founder of Galapatours, Polartours and Rivertours

Benno powers the booking platforms behind expedition cruises to Antarctica, the Arctic, and beyond.

Brian

New Market Director

Brian builds travel that leaves local communities stronger, always hunting for better ways to do it.

Cristina

My Ventura

Curious traveler with a big love for local flavors & off-the-beaten-path adventures

Erick

Integrator, Head of Business Operations

U.S.-born, Ecuadorian bred, Berliner by choice

Gustavo

IT Director

Using technology to make life easier

Kim

Customer Success Director

Adventurer at heart

Louis

Performance Marketing Specialist

Always open to novelty

Manon

Brand Director

Life-changing journeys creator

Marcia

Human Relations Director

Marcia leads people strategy, strengthens culture, develops talent, supports leaders, drives vMember engagement, and ensures motivated people grow, succeed, and feel valued across the organization.

Marie

Foundation Cooperations Director

Marie connects travelers to the communities they visit, making tourism a tool for lasting change.

Michael

Head of Group Travel

Globe-trotter for life

Patricio

Finance Director

Enthusiastic, curious by nature, opening new paths

Ralf