Bryan Lip
About Bryan Lip
Bryan Lip is an experienced professional with a diverse background in strategic partnerships, advisory roles, and advocacy for LGBTQ rights, currently holding multiple positions across various organizations.
Title at Expedia Group
Bryan Lip currently serves as the Gay, Lesbian, Bi, Transgender Elected Diversity Board Member and Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Expedia Group. In this capacity, he manages external partnerships and supports diversity and inclusion initiatives within the company. His extensive experience in strategic partnerships has been a cornerstone of his contributions to Expedia since he began in 2014.
Roles at Travala.com
Since 2021, Bryan Lip has been an Advisory Board Member and Investor at Travala.com. Through his role, he offers guidance and strategic advice to enhance the company's market presence and operational efficiency. His involvement demonstrates his ongoing commitment to the travel technology sector.
Background in Education
Bryan Lip holds an extensive academic background with multiple degrees. He completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Creating Successful, Scalable, and Impactful Leadership at Stanford University in 2017. He earned a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (GDLP) from the University of Technology Sydney in 1998. Additionally, he accomplished a Juris Doctorate (JD) / Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from James Cook University in 1997 and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science from The University of Western Australia in 1994. His educational journey began at Aquinas College WA, where he received his Secondary Education Certificate in 1991.
Multifaceted Roles in Strategic Advisory
Bryan Lip has held multiple advisory roles across various companies, significantly broadening his expertise in strategic partnerships and investment. Since 2018, he has served as an Advisory Board Member at ROOM Technology Ventures, Inc. He also holds advisory positions at getaroom.com, Smart Hotel, PanTrek, DirectRooms.com, HOTEL P2P, Beam, Inc., and previously at TourNative. His advisory roles across these entities underscore his broad influence and commitment to enhancing the travel and hospitality sectors.
Involvement with LGBTQ Advocacy and Diversity Initiatives
Bryan Lip is an advocate for LGBTQ rights, actively promoting diversity and inclusion. He serves as a Gay, Lesbian, Bi, Transgender Elected Diversity Board Member at Expedia Group, where he manages partnerships and supports the company’s diversity efforts. His role as a Board Member for Expedia’s LGBT diversity group highlights his dedication to fostering inclusive environments within the corporate sector.
Global Experience and Personal Background
Bryan Lip's multicultural background, global experience, and personal passions enhance his professional undertakings. He has lived on four continents and traveled to over 40 countries and more than 20 US states. Bryan is Australian but was born in Asia and has Irish and Malaysian heritage. His extensive travel experience and diverse background give him a unique global perspective, critical in his various roles in international companies.