Kevin King will continue to serve as COO while driving Shiji’s strategic initiatives, fostering innovation, and maintaining the company’s competitive edge as CEO.
BEIJING, China, January 4, 2024 – Shiji, the global hospitality technology innovator, today announced the promotion of Kevin King to the position of Chief Executive Officer of Shiji International. This strategic appointment aligns with Shiji’s vision for global expansion and reinforces its commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology solutions in the hospitality industry.
Kevin King, who has been instrumental in Shiji’s growth trajectory since 2015, will continue to serve as the COO of Shiji Group while taking on his new role as CEO for the international organisation. His tenure has been marked by significant achievements in expanding Shiji’s global footprint, from the growth of Shiji’s product portfolio to building and deploying an industry-leading next-gen PMS solution and scaling a global service network.
Mr. Li Zhongchu, Chairman of Shiji Group, commented on the appointment: “Kevin’s leadership has been a cornerstone of Shiji’s success in the international market. His profound understanding of the global hospitality technology landscape and his remarkable track record make him the ideal leader to guide Shiji International. As we complete the first phase of our growth, which involved substantial investments to build our product offerings and the establishment of global operations, we now enter the second phase, rolling out the products to achieve our business targets. Kevin’s vision will be invaluable in reinforcing our position as a market leader.”
The announcement comes at a pivotal moment for Shiji Group, following the successful rollout of the Shiji Enterprise Platform. This comprehensive technology platform serves as the core for the company’s future developments in its various verticals: hospitality, food services, destinations, entertainment, and retail. The platform has been a game-changer in the industry, with deployment in over 100 cities worldwide. This innovation underscores Shiji’s commitment to revolutionising technology services for its customers across the world.
In his new role, Mr. King will focus on driving Shiji’s strategic initiatives, fostering innovation, and maintaining the company’s competitive edge in the international market. He will report directly to Mr. Li Zhongchu, ensuring a seamless transition and continued excellence in service and product offerings.
About Shiji Group
Shiji is a multi-national technology company that provides software solutions and services for enterprise companies in the hospitality, food service, retail, and entertainment industries, ranging from hospitality technology platforms, hotel property management solutions, food and beverage and retail systems, payment gateways, data management, online distribution and more. Founded in 1998 as a network solutions provider for hotels, Shiji today comprises over 5,000 employees in 80+ subsidiaries and brands in over 31 countries, serving more than 91,000 hotels, 200,000 restaurants, and 600,000 retail outlets. For more information visit shijigroup.com
