Our Staff

Richard Ruskin: Managing Director

Richard joined the travel industry in 1973, working for Ansett Airlines, whilst also completing his BST (Business Studies Tourism) Certificate (Now Associate Diploma). After working in domestic and then international sales, he was seconded to British Airways. He joined Four Corners Travel Service in 1977 as an International Consultant, taking over as Manager in 1983.

In 1996, he bought out his partners and has expanded the company into a group of 6 specialist divisions - one being Bali Bound Holidays. Richard first travelled to Bali in 1978 and has an enduring love of the Island and its people. He has been an avid supporter of Bali through the tragedy of October 2002 and has been keen to see the growth of tourism back to Bali since then. He has since expanded the Bali division to incorporate all of Asia, specialising in Thailand, Malaysia, India and of course Bali.

Richard has an uncompromising belief in offering the best in travel, and has built up a team of specialists equally passionate about Asia.

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Sean Fernandes: Reservations Consultant

Sean was born and grew up in Mumbai – India. After completing his High School studies he began his career in the travel industry in 1987 as a junior reservations consultant in a travel agency, He then took a break for two years to complete his university studies. After obtaining his Bachelors Degree in Commerce, he returned to the industry in 1990 and worked as a reservations and ticketing consultant over the next 2 years in another large retail travel agency.

In 1993 he joined Jetair Pty Ltd (One of the largest Airline Representative Companies in Asia) as a reservations and ticketing agent in the Gulf Air Division and progressed to a Senior Reservations & Ticketing Supervisor over the next 9 years. In 2001 he opted for a transfer to the Sales Department and worked as a Senior Sales Executive over the next five and a half years.

He currently works for Asian Bound Holidays as a reservations consultant.

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Savio Pereira : General Manager

Sue Harms: Sales

Sue Harms is our Sales Manager, with over 26 years experience in the Travel Industry. Sue first entered the industry as a domestic consultant with Burns Philip Travel in Melbourne, then, as one of her interests was snow skiing, she moved to ANZ Travel consulting in the International retail division for 3 years. She then moved to Allaround Travel as a Senior consultant, consulting during the week and escorting groups to the Australian ski fields on weekends, as well as teaching skiing. Sue then went into Commercial Travel with Elders IXL as a Senior Consultant, before accepting a position with Adventure World, as Sales Manager. Throughout Sue's 11 years with this company, she developed a further passion for exotic destinations, like Africa and Asia.

Sue has always been keen on upmarket hotels, and hence she finds that Asia suits her tastes. As Sue puts it, "Some of the most luxurious hotels and villas in the world are found in Asia - and with such diversity, how could anyone not enjoy it as a destinaton?"

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Angela Marron: Senior Consultant

Angela has worked in the Travel Industry for 12 years. She commenced her career in a Jetset retail office where she worked for 5 years as a consultant,
before moving into the Wholesale side of the industry working for an Asian Wholesaler. Here she worked as a Reservations Consultant for 4.5 years, the last 2 as Team Leader.

In March 2001 Angela joined Bali Bound Holidays as Reservations Manager. In January 2002 she left Bali Bound Holidays on Maternity leave and has since recommenced after having her third child.

"Whilst working in the Travel Industry I have been lucky enough to travel to various destinations; America, Bali, Fiji, London, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand and different parts of Australia. My interests are interacting with people, traveling, cooking , shopping and spending time with my new family.
I enjoy working in the Travel Industry and love helping people create a DREAM!!!! thus being a holiday."

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Simone Harris: Systems Project Manager

Simone was born in Cape Town, South Africa and immigrated to Australia with her husband in 1999. She is married with 2 daughters and is based in Melbourne. Simone holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Languages and is also a qualified Journalist. In 1995, Simone studied Travel and Tourism and qualified top of her class. She has worked in the travel industry (in South Africa & Australia) since January 1996 during which time she has worked for an international airline and a number of retail & wholesale travel companies in various positions from Consultant to Reservations Supervisor and Product Manager.

She began work for the Four Corners Travel Group in 2010 and is enjoying her challenging position where her role centres around maintaining the wholesale product within the new office wholesale reservations system. Like the other staff, Simone has a passion for travel and has travelled to France, Switzerland, England, Israel, USA, Canada, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, extensively around South Africa and the Pacific Islands of Fiji, Vanuatu, Samoa and Cook Islands to name a few. Her hobbies include photography, reading, crossword puzzles (and winning prizes!) and of course, travel.

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Kerrie Matthee: Financial Controller

Kerrie has years of experience working in small business with the last 10 years in the travel industry. The first contact Kerrie had with Bali Bound Holidays was as the external auditor for the company, later joining as a member of the team. This brings a strong level of financial accountability to the company, and ensures that accreditation with all statutory bodies is maintained. As Financial Controller, Kerrie’s role ensures that the company maintains client financial records as well as ensuring all suppliers are paid.

Having been born and brought up in South Africa, Kerrie has an extensive knowledge of travel in South Africa, with a particular love of wildlife and game parks. She has a passion for all things African and her knowledge and continued interest in South Africa is kept alive through various family members still living there. In addition, Kerrie has travelled to Fiji, USA, Singapore, Europe and the UK.

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Margaret Fernandez: Accountant

Margaret was born in India and from an early age had a passion for figures. After completing a Bachelor of Commerce and a Diploma in Travel and Tourism, she decided to pursue a career in the Travel Industry, rather than becoming a CPA. Margaret worked for 10 years in India where she met her husband, Owen, and in 1986 they both migrated to Australia. Margaret joined the company this year as accountant, bringing with her a wealth of airline and travel agency experience.

Margaret is passionate about travel and has travelled to West Coast USA, Europe, South East Asia and of course India. Her dream is to travel to Africa and the East Coast of America.

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Sue Ruskin: International Payments

Sue has had a wealth of experience, particularly in the medical field. Sue is a qualified Orthoptist, and after a successful career in that field spanning 20 years, she decided to change her career and pursue her love of travel. Sue has travelled extensively through Europe and Asia, and more recently to USA and Africa. She is responsible for all the overseas payments to our Operators worldwide.

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Carrie Dubbeld: Promotions and Design Co-ordinator

Carrie's opportunity to join the Four Corners Travel team has allowed her to combine two great loves - Design and Travel! After uni she and a friend started a design company which they continue to run, and she loves the challenges and learning that the design industry brings. Carrie has a keen interest in photography which hand-in-hand with design will bring a world of colour and diversity to her work. Outside work, Carrie loves her dog, Chevi, cycling the bike tracks of Victoria, and relaxing on her patio to share a good bottle of wine with great friends.

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Matthew Commons : Web Designer / Developer

Once Matthew finished uni he begun work as a Web Designer / Developer for a Melbourne based Web Studio as well as running his own freelance business. After a successful year of designing and developing he joined the Four Corners Travel team. Besides design Matthew loves live music, the beach and exploring new places.

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