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Graeme Wood AM revolutionised the travel industry in Australia when he created the concept for, and co-founded, Wotif.com in 2000. From his simple and innovative idea, Graeme pioneered the company's development into what is became: the Wotif Group.
During his seven years at the helm, Wotif.com became one of Australia's most successful and well-known online businesses, with Graeme and the company winning awards and accolades along the way, including:
- 2008 Suncorp Queenslander of the Year - the states highest citizenship honour, recognising individuals who have made a significant achievement in their chosen field and who have made a difference in their community
- Winner of the Most significant contribution by a large business or corporate at the Vero Excellence in Business Support Awards 2007
- Winner of the Inspiration iAward and the Tourism & Hospitality category AIIA iAwards 2006
- National winner of the Technology, Communications, E-Commerce and Life Sciences category -2005 Ernst and Young, Entrepreneur of the Year awards
- Australian Institute of Management Medal for Management Innovation 2004 Management Excellence Awards
- Overall Winner and Winner of Outstanding Achievement by an Organisation in the Services Sector - Premier of Queenslands SMART Awards 2004
In October 2007, Graeme retired from his role as CEO and Managing Director.
As an environmental activist, in 2008 he launched the not-for-profit Wild Mob creating volunteering opportunities in wilderness conservation.
Graeme is the founding sponsor for the Global Change Institute at the University of Queensland, a founding investor in Guardian Australia, and spearheaded the regeneration of the Triabunna Woodchip Mill into the events focused Spring Bay Mill. He is co-founder and Chair of the tech startup Mawson Ventures and Chair or Board member on several other tech startups and impact investments. Graeme holds an Honorary Doctorate in Economics from the University of Queensland and became a Member of the Order of Australia in 2012.
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