Holibob names Derek Lakin as new VP of product and engineering

Move continues firm's expansion plans

Tours and experiences technology provider Holibob has appointed Derek Lakin to the newly created role of vice president (VP) of product & engineering.

Based in the London offices of Holibob and reporting directly to chief technology officer, Graeme Bryce, Lakin will steer and implement the company’s product suite and deliver customer support services to both partners and consumers.

With over a decade of experience leading engineering teams and a total of 25 years in the tech industry, Lakin joins from fintech company Tarabut.

He has also previously held senior roles at Skype, Meta, Culture Trip and Skyscanner.

Craig Everett, CEO of Holibob, said: “On behalf of the whole team I’d like to give a big warm welcome to Derek. 

"He joins at an incredibly exciting moment for our growth and his outstanding experience will prove invaluable as we innovate how tours & activities are curated and sold around the world. 

“We’re excited about what’s on the horizon and look forward to share more exciting news in the near future.”

The news follows the August announcement of Alex Saint – founder and CEO of Secret Escapes – joining Holibob as chairman of the Board.