Who Are We?
LayAway continues to change the way Australian’s can pay for their travel.
In 2015 LayAway Travel entered the Australian market giving travellers their very first online lay-by payment system. Now in it’s third year, LayAway continues to challenge the way Australian’s can pay for their travel. With no deposit, no hidden fees and no interest, travel has become more accessible to families, singles, couples and groups.
Team
Andrew Paykel
Founder & Managing DirectorAndrew Paykel was Chief Operating Officer at Fisher & Paykel for seven years before leaving to start LayAway Travel in 2014. Working for one of Australia’s most trusted brands for twenty years provided a great insight into consumer needs. His goal is to make LayAway Travel accessible to thousands of Australians.
Adene Cassidy
Digital Marketing ManagerAdene Cassidy looks after our Digital Marketing and Social Media. Since 1995 Adene has been a radio and TV journalist working for Channel 7. Now a freelancer she combines her love of travel and media to entice, communicate and engage with prospective, new and existing customers.
Michael Morton
Financial ControllerMichael Morton has strong background in IT and financial systems and is responsible for financial data, systems design, and other internal projects.
Belinda Pignone
Digital Marketing ManagerBelinda Pignone has more than seventeen years’ experience in travel and e-commerce, working for two of Australia’s largest online travel retailers, and is responsible for hotel and holiday marketing.
Ja Gatus
Operations and Fares SpecialistHaving worked in the industry for over 15 years in a number of Australia’s largest online travel sites, Jo is a specialist in offering customers the best online airfares and packages. With her experience Jo is constantly working on ways in which to improve our Operations and Customer Service.
Roula Seferlis
Content ManagerRoula Seferlis has worked in the travel industry for over sixteen years, including a number of Australian's leading online companies, and is responsible for LayAway content and product.
Melissa Burkett
Online Travel ConsultantMelissa Burkett has worked in the travel industry for more than twenty years and is one of the first points of contact when you book your lay-by holiday.
Syed Irtaza Hussain
Chief Technology OfficerSyed Hussain has more than 15 years experience in programing and UI/UX design. Creating ecommerce platforms for leading international and multi-national companies.
