Henry Woodman-President
Henry Woodman is a Florida native and a graduate of the University of Arizona. He is trilingual, speaking English, Spanish, and French fluently, and is a natural entrepreneur. He began his first business venture as a college student, and continued to hone his business skills as he matured. He pioneered the creation of two other corporations before finally deciding to focus his efforts in travel.
Initially, Woodman worked in film and television production earning four Emmy nominations in network TV. Next, in international travel promotion, he produced and directed films and videos of leading worldwide destinations for major travel companies including: American Airlines, American Express, Eastern Airlines, government tourism boards, and leading cruise lines.
In 1998, to pioneer the production and Internet distribution of Digital Brochures and Virtual Reality 360° Panoramic Photography, Woodman founded World Travelvision (WTV). In 2003 he formed the Internet Content Exchange (ICE Portal) now the travel industry’s leading rich content management and distribution platform.
ICE Portal’s client list now includes major international hotel chains and leading government tourist boards, and Woodman has become the travel industry’s premiere expert on visual internet content. Also, under his leadership, ICE powers the rich content for most major travel websites including Orbitz, Travelocity, Priceline, and is the technological force behind Pegasus Rich Media Service.
In 2007 he authored the definitive book on Internet Travel sales. Click here for full information on How to Sell Travel On the Internet by Henry Woodman.
Peter Tanner-Manager Director Asia Pacific
Peter has an airline and travel industry background spanning 18 years. Until 1996 he was a shareholder and director of one of New Zealand's largest tour wholesalers where he held a number of senior roles. His interests are now in software development with directorship in a recently launched international IT startup.
Sergei Dreizin-Chief Technical Officer Sergei holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota with a major in Computer Science. He has been working in the software development and technological industry for over eleven years, and has achieved great success creating commercial software applications. Sergei was able to attain and maintain leading roles in corporations like Microsoft, Honeywell, and Tech Data Solutions before finally joining ICE Portal in 2003. During his 8 years in Microsoft, Sergei was instrumental in designing, implementing, and operating some of the largest and most heavily used online properties on the Internet such as Microsoft Passport.
Sergei brings a wealth of experience to the ICE Portal technical team, driving the technological vision and evolvement of the ICE Portal technology. His unique career course has afforded him the opportunity to demonstrate proficiencies in operational and technological management, software and program design and implementation, project supervision, and online database creation. Since joining the ICE team, Sergei has been instrumental in spearheading the formation and design of the ICE Portal platform..
Brett Robinson- General Manager NZ & Pacific
Sixteen years industry experience gained from roles across the Airline and Retail travel and management sectors. Recently held a senior management position with Thomas Cook (NZ) Ltd. Skills in management, sales and marketing and interests in the application of technology in the travel industry.
Jack Beasley-Business Development Jack
obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Media Arts from the University of South Carolina and also holds a Master’s degree from the University of Miami. Throughout the course of his academic career, Jack has gained significant knowledge of contracts and financial arrangements, which has benefited him in his professional career.
Before joining ICE Portal, Jack was part of the management team at Audacity Recording where he served as their Sales Manager, gaining experience in executive dealings and business expansion. Jack uses his talents in both communications and sales to individually tailor business projects in order to better meet the needs and preferences of his clients. As the VP of Business Development, Jack’s primary objective is to promote ICE Portal and seek out new opportunities for corporate growth.
Aleksey Veretennikov – Director of Development
Aleksey Veretennikov has been working in the software development industry for the last 8 years. Alek began his career as a developer working for the Microsoft Corporation in Seattle, Washington. There, Alek was afforded the opportunity to develop deep technical skills and gain valuable hands-on experience in software development. Alek left Microsoft in 2004, and took on a managerial role at ICE Portal.
Since joining the ICE team, Alek has been largely responsible for developing user-friendly features, interactive programs, and cutting-edge technological innovations that have afforded ICE Portal the ability to expand and perfect their website and internal software applications. As the director of Development, Alek is responsible for managing the development team, outsourcing jobs, and recruiting new developer talent. His responsibilities also include managing projects and timelines, feature planning, and scheduling
Branko Padjen – International Sales Director
Branko grew up in Croatia, a walking distance from the beautiful Adriatic Sea that world media nowadays apostrophize as "The New Riviera". He lived most of his life in different countries on three continents: Egypt, Italy, Switzerland and the United States. This international experience made him at ease with foreign cultures and he actually enjoys meeting and dealing with people of various backgrounds.
Branko completed the undergraduate studies at the St. Gall Business School (Switzerland) and has obtained Masters Degree from the City University of Seattle (USA), majoring in Project Management. From that time he remembers the best a seminar held by a Head of Sales & Marketing Department of a well known multinational corporation who was invited to teach in that seminar. That manager’s main message to the business school students was that actually the clients are those who do pay our salaries. This message is always in the back of his mind when dealing with clients and prospects.
Branko has extensive experience in Business Development that he obtained while working for American financial and software companies that were expanding in Europe. As Director of International Operations his challenge is to define and realize new opportunities for overseas corporate development.
Joey Eisner – Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Mr. Eisner has a long and celebrated career in hotel marketing and management with over 25 years of success in hospitality & travel industry, sales, marketing, operations, training, administration, and management.
Eisner’s education includes a B.S., Hotel/Restaurant Management, from Florida International University, School of Hotel, Food and Travel Services, Miami, FL, Cornell University School of Hotel Administration, Tel Aviv, and Israel and Continued education and personal growth by completing a variety of Industry related courses sponsored by Hilton.
In the past 20 years, Eisner has held many senior positions, including Business Development Director for travel, hotel and internet companies, General Manger for Dezer Hotels, Daniel Hotel and Spa, Club Inn Villa Resort and Director of marketing and sales for Hilton Tel Aviv International.
Vivienne “Bo” Yao – Director of Operations
Throughout her career Bo has earned a well-deserved reputation for high quality work for major clients including the U.S, Government, Starwood Hotels, Sol Melia, and Sandals Resorts. Since joining World Travelvision in 1999 her talent and dedication have been instrumental to the company’s development and growth. As Director of Operations, Bo is also responsible for the systems and processes that keep ICE Portal efficient, dynamic, and successful.
Henry Woodman-President
Peter Tanner-Manager Director Asia Pacific
Sergei Dreizin-Chief Technical Officer
Brett Robinson- General Manager NZ & Pacific
Jack Beasley-Business Development
Aleksey Veretennikov – Director of Development
Branko Padjen – International Sales Director
Joey Eisner – Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Vivienne “Bo” Yao – Director of Operations
