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Ralph Bartel, Ph.D., Ph.D., founded Travelzoo in May 1998 and has been a member of the Board of Directors since
then. He has been Travelzoo's Chief Talent Officer since September 2014. From May 1998 to September 2008, he was the
Chairman of the Board of Directors and the Chief Executive Officer. From October 2008 to June 2010, he was the Chairman of
the Board of Directors. Ralph Bartel is a professionally trained journalist who holds a Ph.D. in Communications from the
University of Mainz, Germany, a master's degree in journalism from the University of Eichstaett, Germany, and a Ph.D. in
Economics and an MBA in finance and accounting from the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland. He is the brother of Holger
Bartel.
Areas of Ralph Bartel's relevant experience include media, journalism, Internet, finance and start-up experience.
Michael Karg, Ph.D., has been a member of Travelzoo's Board of Directors since September 2013. He has been Group
Chief Executive Officer of Ebiquity and a member of its board of directors since January 2016. Ebiquity, a company listed on
the London Stock Exchange, provides independent marketing analytics services helping brands globally improve their return on
marketing investment. From May 2013 to December 2015, he was Chief Executive Officer of Razorfish International, an
interactive marketing and technology services company. From September 2010 to May 2013, he was Chief Operating Officer
International of Razorfish Digitas. Mr. Karg holds a doctorate in business administration and an MBA in finance and
accounting from the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland.
Areas of Mr. Karg's relevant experience include international management, marketing, digital media, and corporate
strategy and development.
Donovan Neale-May has been a member of Travelzoo's Board of Directors since February 1999. He has been the
President and Managing Partner of GlobalFluency since 1987. GlobalFluency is a global organization of independent marketing
and communications firms with 70 offices in over 40 countries. He is the founder and Executive Director of the Chief
Marketing Officer (CMO) Council, a global affinity network of more than 9,000 senior marketing and branding executives
controlling more than $450 billion in aggregated annual marketing spend. Mr. Neale-May is a journalism graduate of Rhodes
University in South Africa. He is a member of Rhodes University's board of governors.
Areas of Mr. Neale-May's relevant experience include brand strategy, public relations, marketing and international
management.
Mary Reilly has been a member of Travelzoo's Board of Directors since September 2013. From August 2002 to June
2013, she was a Partner of Deloitte LLP, an international accounting and consulting firm. At Deloitte she worked with
organizations in a wide range of industries including recruitment, retail, media, business services, manufacturing, professional
services, and charity. She is the Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee for the Department of Transport Board in the United
Kingdom since June 2013. She is a member of the Board of Directors and the Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee for
Crown Agents, an international development company that partners with governments, aid agencies, non-governmental
organizations and companies in nearly 100 countries to make lasting change to the systems and organizations that are vital for
people’s well-being and prosperity. From 2000 to 2008, she was a member of the Board of Directors of London 2012, a
company established to run London's Olympic bid. From 2003 to 2006, she was a member of the Board of Directors of the
London Development Agency. Ms. Reilly holds a bachelor's degree in history from the University College London. She
completed a postgraduate course at London Business School. She is a Qualified Chartered Accountant in the United Kingdom.
Areas of Ms. Reilly's relevant experience include accounting, finance, international management and non-executive
directorships.
Beatrice Tarka has been a member of Travelzoo's Board of Directors since August 2015. She has been the founder and
Chief Executive Officer of Mobissimo since September 2000. Mobissimo is an online travel search engine which allows users
to compare prices of airline tickets, hotel rooms, and car rentals. From 1996 to 2000, she was Chief Executive Officer of Axall
Media, a game and entertainment software developer and publisher. Ms. Tarka holds a master's degree in business
administration from Boston University and a bachelor's degree in international affairs from the American University in Paris,
France. She speaks English, French, Italian, and Polish.
Areas of Ms.Tarka’s relevant experience include entrepreneurship, strategic partnerships, international business and
innovative online product development.