Ward Tilbrook, Chief Executive                   

Ward has been involved in the tourism industry for over 20 years. His experience includes operations, sales and marketing of Australian tourism product to strategic and senior management level in state, national and international markets.

He has a wide range of experience from backpacking to the luxury accommodation sector, as well as the group-touring sector in Australia and the USA.

Previously Ward was the Manager of the South Australian Tourism Accreditation Board, which focused on industry standards and quality assurance practices. Ward was a key player in forming the South Australian Tourism Industry Council in 2009.

Bianca Borrett, Communications & Business Development Manager

Bianca is responsible for coordinating an effective communications strategy, successfully planning and managing the SATIC's events program, developing partnerships contributing to SATIC's growth and development and overall building SATIC's membership.

Bianca comes to her role with over ten years experience in the industry, previously with the South Australian Tourism Commission, in a number of positions including Ministerial Liaison, Public Relations and as the South Australian Tourism Awards Manager.

Bianca has also completed an Advanced Diploma of Tourism with TAFESA and a Bachelor of Management from the University of South Australia.

Jade Colwell, Industry Development Manager

Jade is reponsible for the implementation, delivery and maintenance of the various tourism accreditation programs for operators in South Australia.

Jade has completed a Bachelor of Cultural Tourism, a Bachelor of Education and is a qualified quality assurance auditor. She has been working with the SA Tourism Industry Council (previously the SA Tourism Accreditation Board) for the past three years.

Anneliese Powell, Tourism Awards Coordinator

Anneliese is responsible for coordinating the South Australian Tourism Awards, which aims to publicly highlight the best tourism product that South Australia has to offer. She brings enthusiasm to the role and can provide businesses with advice on entering the Tourism Awards.

Anneliese comes to SATIC having travelled throughout North America, UK and Europe working for inbound and outbound wholesalers in sales, marketing and product development. In her previous role with the Department of Health, Anneliese has experience in program management and the coordination of eductional training for the SA Ambulance Service.

Anneliese also has an Advanced Diploma of Tourism and a Bachelor of Management.

Akarra Klingberg, Office & Accreditation Coordinator

Akarra joined SATIC after living in Ireland and Germany and travelling extensively throughout Europe and the UK.  Akarra completed a Bachelor of Cultural Tourism at Flinders University.

Akarra is responsible for providing administrative assistance to the Chief Executive, our financial management and coordinating the SATIC Board meetings and working groups. She is also instrumental in providing support to the accreditation program and maintaining content on our website.

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