Anu Karunkailaka

Chief Technology Officer at Intrepid Travel

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Anu Karunatilaka is the Chief Technology Officer at Intrepid Travel, where he leads global technology and digital transformation across a business that operates trips in more than 100 countries, with 35 offices worldwide. He has been with Intrepid for over 16 years, starting as an architect and growing through roles across engineering, on-the-ground trip operations and regional leadership before stepping into the CTO role.

Anu is particularly interested in how organisations move beyond ideas into real outcomes, applying technology and AI in ways that improve customer experience, simplify operations and deliver measurable impact. At Intrepid, this sits within a broader commitment as a certified B Corp, where technology is not just about efficiency and growth, but about supporting responsible travel and creating positive impact for communities, customers and the planet.

He is known for his practical, hands-on approach and for keeping teams focused on solving real problems rather than chasing trends, bringing a pragmatic perspective on scaling technology in a mid-sized global business.