Graham Linney

Director

You can contact Graham via the link below:


graham.linney@astrenska.com

Graham has worked in the insurance industry since graduating from university. He has been responsible for the creation of numerous products for affinity groups, brokers and various other companies, and also for sale to the general public. Specialities include travel insurance, home insurance and motor insurance. Particular areas of interest include niche travel insurance and travel insurance for people with pre-existing medical conditions. Graham has previously worked for Layton Blackham, Membership Services Direct, Liverpool Victoria, Bishopscourt Affinity Solutions, Columbus Direct, and Vivid Lime.

Tim Lister

International Development

You can contact Tim via the link below:


tim.lister@astrenska.com

Tim joined Astrenska in April 2006 with a background in digital marketing gained at another division within the Collinson Group and previous experience working for the online subsidiary of a global executive search firm. Having initially worked as a Product Analyst for Astrenska, he is now responsible for investigating and coordinating the initial stages of expansion into new international territories. He is currently focussing on development within key Asia Pacific markets.

Jonathan Messias

Online Copywriter / Project Manager

You can contact Jonathan via the link below:


jonathan.messias@astrenska.com

Jonathan has been working on marketing and copywriting projects since 2001. His range extends from short advertising-style copy, to medium length web material and feature articles. He has produced a wide variety of B2B and B2C comms for subsidiaries of AIG and Aegon, internet provider, Tiscali Broadband and others. Jonathan has been producing a variety of online copy for Astrenska since his arrival in 2006 and has recently been preparing new products and co-ordinating with designers to ensure new sites are launched with maximum impact. Jonathan is a published journalist.

Anna Wakim

Digital Marketing Manager (Australia)

You can contact Anna via the link below:


anna.wakim@astrenska.com

Anna has worked in the online arena since 2001 and has held a number of positions in digital marketing. Her digital marketing experience focuses strongly on effective return on investment and lead generation across many online channels, including search, paid advertising and direct marketing. Before joining Astrenska, Anna was responsible for many of Microsoft Australia's online marketing campaigns as well as their newsletter program. Before joining Astrenska, Anna worked for a number of Interactive Agencies, including OneDigital, MRM Partners and CyberSolutions.

Bas Laheij

International Marketing Manager

You can contact Bas via the link below:


bas.laheij@astrenska.com

Bas joined Astrenska in 2007 to reinforce the team with regard to its international product line. He obtained an International Business/Marketing Master degree in 2006 and graduated with a research on online purchasing intentions and associated behavior. This background in (international) marketing coupled with technical knowledge and fluency in three languages (English, Dutch and Italian) enable him to develop, market and support products for overseas markets and identify potential growth opportunities in foreign markets. Before joining Astrenska, Bas worked for AstonCarter International, Vodafone and Mercedes-Benz.

Rob Thomas

Marketing Manager

You can contact Rob via the link below:


rob.thomas@astrenska.com

Rob joined the Astrenska team in March 2007, having transferring from another division of the Collinson Group where he worked on the business travel clubs: Priority Pass and IAPA for over 10 years. As Marketing Manager in the Clubs Division, in addition to overseeing the acquisition and retention of members, he played a major role in developing existing and new insurance products for the thousands of frequent travellers who were members. With his strong direct marketing background, Rob is now focused on developing targeted and relevant communications and lasting profitable relationships with customers across all Astrenska products.

Phillippa Phipps

Product Developer

You can contact Phillippa via the link below:


phillippa.phipps@astrenska.com

Phillippa joined Astrenska at the start of 2007, having graduated from Bristol University, and works closely with both the directors and project staff to successfully develop and deploy new products. Additionally she is responsible for monitoring ongoing performance of sales and marketing activities. Phillippa is particularly involved with development of winter sports products as well as managing Astrenska’s presence on aggregator sites.

David Cunningham

Commercial Pricing Analyst

You can contact David via the link below:


david.cunningham@astrenska.com

David Cunningham joined Astrenska in March 2008, with a background in life insurance, pensions and compliance, after completing a degree in Economics from Leeds University. He is responsible for monitoring prices across a range of products and offering pricing suggestions to ensure the group maintains its competitiveness and profitability. He is also involved in the research and development of new products to be sold across a variety of different sales media.

Maria Echavarri

International Marketing Executive

You can contact Maria via the link below:


maria.echavarri@astrenska.com

Maria joined the Astrenska team in April 2008 having graduated in Advertising and Public Relations in Spain and obtained a degree in Business. She has worked for the Leo Burnett advertising agency in Madrid, Coca-Cola Spain and for Barclays Wealth in the UK as part of the international marketing team. Being fluent in Spanish, English and French she will be supporting the International range of Astrenska products. Currently, she is focusing on developing travel policies for the Spanish and French markets.

Trudi Kasey

Marketing Executive

You can contact Trudi via the link below:


trudi.kasey@astrenska.com

Trudi joined Astrenska in April 2008, having worked for another division of the Collinson group, Priority Travel Clubs, which includes business travel products such as Priority Pass and IAPA. In her role within PTG she worked on various acquisition projects including DM campaigns, Media and Email Marketing before moving to work solely on Retention and member communications at the end of 2005. Trudi now works with Rob helping to develop targeted lasting profitable relationships with customers across all Astrenska products.