Radha Vyas | Source | co-founder and CEO at Flash Pack
Radha Vyas
Radha’s love of travel was inspired by her intrepid childhood followed by stints living abroad in Provence, Madrid and Santiago. Based in London in her early 30s – and following a generic group trip that left her feeling cold – Radha came up with the concept of a game-changing brand that would transform the group travel sector, by matching people of a similar age with immersive moments of adventure. She later pitched the idea of Flash Pack to her now husband and co-founder Lee Thompson on their first date. Multiple awards, booming growth and a Covid-comeback later, Flash Pack is thriving with 100% YoY growth, 50+ locally curated adventures and a global community of Flashpackers connected by lifelong friendship. Radha remains closely committed to values at the heart of Flash Pack’s DNA: great group dynamics, incredible experiences and expert local guides. She recently led a pioneering pay equality scheme for Flash Pack’s 60+ team of international employees.
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Flash Pack
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