Meet the team

Joris Vanherp
CEO
Ex-McKinsey and AI consultant, 4+ ​years in travel tech at Live the World

As the CEO and Founder of Maya, you’ll ​find me doing what many founders do: ​multitasking.

I work mainly in our product ​development, business strategy, and ​client communication, deeply involved in ​refining our offerings, fostering client ​relationships, and driving business ​growth.

My mission is to continuously enhance ​our services, making sure Maya remains ​a leader in travel innovation.

Benjamin Manzi
CCO
Serial entrepreneur and sales leader ​at TripAdvisor

As the Chief Commercial Officer at ​Maya, I am responsible for driving the ​future of travel.

My role involves overseeing the ​development and implementation of ​innovative strategies to increase our ​commercial performance.

I always focus on customer needs and ​leverage advanced AI solutions with the ​goal to empower travel companies with ​24/7 personal assistants, ensuring their ​clients receive the best service possible.

Ali Sherazi
CTO
Tech geek with 7 years experience ​building products at scale

As the CTO at Maya, I’m the tech wizard ​behind the curtain. I ensure our products ​not only work seamlessly but also scale ​effortlessly.

I lead our engineering team with a focus ​on cutting-edge coding and architecture practices, keeping our tech stack at the ​forefront of innovation.

From devising innovative solutions to ​solidifying our roadmaps, I align our ​tech strategy with our business goals to ​drive success.

Talha Anwar
AI Engineer
Experienced LLM and deep learning ​engineer

My role at Maya involves building AI ​services based on large language models ​(LLMs). I utilize my expertise in AI and ​natural language processing to enhance ​Maya's offerings, improving the ​customer journey for travel companies.

My focus is on creating AI solutions that ​provide real value and elevate the ​overall experience.

Ella Selfe
Marketing
Globetrotter with 3+ years experience ​in travel content & marketing

I’m here to support the team by ​managing and creating content across ​various platforms, including email, social ​media, articles, and our website.


My role involves assisting with ​copywriting, developing marketing ​materials, and coordinating our presence ​on relevant social channels.


My goal is to enhance our ​communication and support the team's ​initiatives, contributing to Maya's overall ​success.

Eimy Santos
Jr. Business Developer
Double degree in Global Sales and Marketing, passionate about travel tech

As a Business Developer and commercial team member, I help to establish the Maya brand and services across different markets, currently focusing on the Nordic Region and Latin America.

I act as the first point of contact for newcomers, helping them understand what Maya and AI can do for them, explaining the positive impact Maya will have on their business, and their customers.

I also work on competitor analysis, market trends and supporting other areas of the business, which keeps me constantly learning and evolving in the industry.

Miguel Rodríguez Díaz
Jr. Business Developer
Masters in Real Estate, Finance & Hotel Development

I am responsible for driving the company’s expansion into new markets by identifying strategic opportunities and establishing robust business relationships to facilitate growth.

I focus on analyzing market trends to design effective strategies that allow us to enter and establish ourselves in diverse regions. Collaborating closely with internal teams, I ensure our products and services are tailored to meet the specific needs of each target market.