Our Board of Directors
Our board of directors is a perfect match for DirectWithHotels – experienced professionals, fully committed to business growth and each with a personal passion for travel. Full biographies are available upon request.
William Valtos –Chairman of the Board
Billy has been active in the venture capital/direct investment industry for 19 years and is a founding partner of ICCP Venture Partners (IVPI), one of DirectWithHotels’ financial backers. Billy oversees IVPI’s Silicon Valley operations and also manages three global venture capital funds, with close involvement with each of his portfolio companies. At DirectWithHotels, Billy’s role is to guide and work with management to build a world-class, global brand.
Daniel Pagulayan – Director
Daniel has a wealth of experience in the strategic evaluation and development of technology-related businesses and is the Executive Director of IVPI, one of DWH’s institutional investors. From a banking background originally, Daniel’s role at DirectWithHotels is to monitor financial performance while doing what it takes to ensure continued, profitable growth.
Riyaz Moorani - Director
Riyaz’s core expertise is in the development of e-business models, customer care and billing systems. From a history of senior management positions in regional telecommunications companies, Riyaz’s passion for the travel industry led him to establish his own highly successful online travel agency. At DirectWithHotels, Riyaz’s focus is on ensuring our systems remain dynamic and efficient and our service straightforward and personal.
Emiliano Zulberti – President & Chief Executive Officer
Prior to founding DirectWithHotels in 2005, Emiliano worked for strategy and IT consulting firms, guiding clients on how best to incorporate the Internet into their business. His unique brand of business architecture has previously benefited financial services, telecommunications and travel businesses including a prominent tour operator in Europe and one of the world’s most recognized hotel chain brands. Emiliano’s passion for traveling, and his frustration with the reservation experience offered by many accommodation providers, drove him to co-found DirectWithHotels.
Carlos Zulberti – Chief Planning Officer
Carlos has over 30 years experience of international, environmental and economic development consultancy. An extremely well traveled individual, his positions have ranged across North America, South America, Africa, and Asia encompassing work for the United Nations, academic institutions and national Governments. Carlos’s insight into growing and developing markets inspired him to co-found DirectWithHotels, along with son Emiliano.