Inspiring Vacations
James Cathie serves as Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at Inspiring Vacations Pty Ltd since February 2018, bringing extensive experience in finance and operations. Previously, James held the position of Finance & Operations Manager at Webjet.com.au from October 2013 to February 2018 and worked as a Financial Accountant at Goldman Sachs from August 2009 to October 2013. Additional experience includes serving as a Guest Lecturer at McKinnon Sports Institute and as a Senior Analyst at Deloitte. James holds several qualifications, including a Company Directors Course from the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a Master’s in Applied Finance with a focus on Corporate Finance from Kaplan Professional, and Chartered Accountant certification from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. Academic credentials also include a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) from the University of Melbourne.
Inspiring Vacations
At Inspiring Vacations, we constantly look for better ways to do things. As a leading tour operator, no great idea is beyond the realm of possibility in this rapidly growing, tech-driven business. Named by the Australian Financial Review as one of Australia’s fastest-moving companies and #1 Best Place to Work 2023 (Retail, Hospitality, Tourism and Entertainment), our incredible people and culture have fuelled our continued growth. Inspiring Vacations is proudly 100% Australian-owned, with stores in Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Canada, India and the United Kingdom. A trusted travel brand with global presence, we’ve won numerous awards since inception and sent tens of thousands of happy customers on holidays to highly sought-after destinations on all seven continents. Offering a wide range of tour packages to the world’s most iconic destinations, Inspiring Vacations packages are carefully crafted to ensure that each trip is unique and unforgettable. Options range from fully guided tours to self-drive adventures, luxury cruises to iconic train journeys, and so much more. To find out more about what it’s like to work at Inspiring Vacations and view our current opportunities, we encourage you to visit our Careers page at inspiringvacations.com.