2026 Judge's Profile

Originally from Aotearoa New Zealand, Jayesh Kesry is a strategic senior marketing & communications leader with over 15 years of experience across all marketing disciplines. Jayesh has a deep understanding of the travel industry and is passionate about using marketing to connect people with new experiences. Now Sydney based, Jayesh is currently the Senior Global Creative Content Manager for the world leader in group travel for 18-35s, Contiki, where he is leading the company’s creative & content strategies targeting Gen-Z and Millennial audiences. Prior to joining Contiki, Jayesh held marketing positions at a variety of companies, including Topdeck Travel in London and Fullers Group Limited in New Zealand.