Management

Mario (born in Salzburg, Austria) studied at the College for Tourism in Salzburg before beginning an apprenticeship in the local travel agency Ruefa. After spending a year in South Africa developing a more global mind, he returned to Europe to become the MD of AirConti in Austria, Munich-based tour operator which later became part of TUI. Over the next decade he grew to lead the Upper Austrian travel agency chain for 5 years.
In 1990 with the fall of the Iron Curtain Mario seized the opportunity and ventured to Prague, Czech Republic to establish his first Liberty office with just 3 employees. He spent 9 years in Prague overseeing the business and expanding to become the global enterprise we are today with over 55 offices around the world, Prague still remaining an important location for Liberty in East Europe.
Mario has been in love with Africa since his first visit in the 80’s and has been Kenyan resident for over a decade. He owns 3 lodges in Kenya including a conservancy and is passionate about nature conservation. Mario travels 7-9 months a year to oversee the offices worldwide and loves to spend time with his son and wife.

Thomas is Liberty`s Chief Operating Officer. Since 2014 he oversees the operational base with Financial controlling, Marketing, Sales and Business Administration as well as the Business Development. He joined the Liberty International Tourism Group in 2009 as Managing Director of the Liberty office in Berlin/Germany. In the same year he established the second German office in Munich. Prior to Liberty Thomas was running his own Event Management Companies: eventconcepts in Munich/Germany, founded in 1999, is specialized on concept and content creation for corporate clients, Incentives and Sports Hospitality programs. eventfactory in Innsbruck/Austria, established in 2007 offers special teambuilding and outdoor programs in the Alps and all over Europe. Both companies are today part of the Event division of the Liberty International Tourism Group. Since inception in 2010 Thomas serves the Federal Association of German Incoming Companies as a Member of the Board and treasurer. Thomas was born in Singen, Germany and holds a diploma in Science from the Technical University in Munich. He is married and has two children.

Andreas Henckell, a German national, is an Africa enthusiast and has a great interest in African art and culture. His love for Africa has led him to investing in H12 Kipalo Hills, H12 Delta Dunes and H12 Cardamom house, lodges in Kenya and soon, one in South Africa. He started his career in Investment Banking at a local bank in Germany and worked over the years for north American Investment Banks in New York, London and Frankfurt. After a long and successful career he parted the Investment Bank Industry in 2009 in order to focus on new opportunities in other business areas. Next to other private equity investments, Andreas is a 20% shareholder in the Holding of Liberty International Tourism Group since 2010, consulting with senior management regarding future strategies and financial issues.