Lee Lai Huat

Chief Executive Officer

As the Chief Executive Officer, Lee is responsible for HolidayCity's overall company management and business profitability. This involves the establishment of the company's strategies, business development and marketing directions to build and develop HolidayCity to become a global brand name.

At the operational level, he works closely with the department managers of Marketing, Customer Service and Finance to ensure that their respective goals are achieved. Lee also participates in various projects to enhance HolidayCity's websites and customer experience.

After two years spent working from a home office and setting up a web solution company, Lee launched HolidayCity.com in 1998. He conceptualized, developed and marketed the online hotel accommodation booking service from the beginning. Armed with a bachelor's degree (with merit) in Information Technology from Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia, and a diploma in Electronics Engineering from the French Singapore Institute Singapore (currently Nanyang Polytechnic Singapore), Lee embarked on a career in the IT industry as a computer programmer at a Singapore-based multimedia company, Creative Technology Ltd. He then joined Lotus (IBM) as a software engineer with a team involved in localizing the Lotus Window Application for China, Korea and Japan market.

Married with three children, Lee spends his spare time catching up on his reading, travelling and dining with family and friends.

Top Favourite Holiday Destinations
"Great Ocean Road, Australia for its scenic coastal drive, tranquil towns along the way and the excellent cuisine offered"

"Hong Kong for being an energetic and lively cosmopolitan with great dining experience"

Gan Hock Chin

Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Gan, co-founder and deputy CEO of HolidayCity.com, oversees the general management of the company. He has direct oversight responsibility over the 3 integral departments, namely the Information Technology, Business Development and Human Resource. He provides advice on the objectives set by each department, offers feedback on how the goals can be attained and highlights any issues which may be a contributing factor. Gan also gives advice on any proposals or initiatives which may have an impact on the departments under his purview.

Gan graduated from the Nanyang Technology University, Singapore with a Bachelor of Computer Technology (Hons) in 1993. He was a Senior Software Engineer in Creative Technology Ltd for 6 years where he designed and programmed the Windows software for Creative Sound Blaster cards.

In 1998, Gan developed HolidayCity.com. In the early years as the Chief Technology Officer, he worked on the design and development of web technology, focusing on customers experience and web security, which are of paramount importance to the customers. Eventually, as the company grows, he assumed the position of Deputy CEO to focus on expansion of business as well as overseeing the general administration of the company.

Aside from spending time with his family, Gan indulges in a game of football whenever he can. He also collects stamps as a hobby and enjoys reading.

Top Favorite Holiday Destinations

"Oueenstown, New Zealand offers a variety of activities. It is very scenic and the best place for bungee jumping where you can even touch the river water when you jump. Other exciting and recommended activities include a helicopter ride and water rafting.

"Las Vegas for all the lights and shows. Ever seen a volcano erupts or pirates fighting right outside a hotel? Roller coaster ride around the exterior of a hotel? They are all here."

"San Francisco for the scenic Golden Gate Bridge and the Fisherman's Wharf shopping area. Try the clam chowder with sour bread. Out of this world!"

Abraham Thomas

Finance Manager

Abraham's main task is to lead the finance team to achieve its departmental goals and objectives, a heavy responsibility which includes the timely reporting of management reports and reviewing and implementing procedures that will enhance collections from customers.

Abraham has an extensive background in finance, being an Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (U.K.) and a chartered member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants. His previous work experience includes a 15 year stint as the Accounts & Admin Manager of a medium sized company involved in the assembly of plastic components in the automobile industry and 3 years as an Audit Assistant in a certified public accountants company.

In his spare times, Abraham is an avid listener of rock, reggae, and R&B music especially that from the 60's to 80's. He enjoys traveling and watching documentaries by National Geographic and Animal Planet, preferably in the company of his wife and one daughter.

Top Favorite Holiday Destinations
"Bali for its friendly people."

"Beijing for its historical sites."

"Perth for its Botanical Gardens."