Human Resources

💵 Ryan MacLagan was appointed as Vice President of Business Development at LodgIQ on June 10th, 2025, in Sunnyvale, CA. With 16 years of industry experience, including roles at IDeaS Revenue Solutions, he aims to expand LodgIQ’s strategic partnerships and market presence. LodgIQ, an AI-enabled revenue management platform, serves over 550 hotels and is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in NYC and Bangalore, focusing on maximizing hotel revenue through data-driven insights.

💻 Navan appoints Nina Herold as CEO of Reed & Mackay from October 2025, succeeding Fred Stratford, who retires after 13 years. Herold starts in August to ensure a smooth transition. Navan acquired Reed & Mackay in 2021 and continues to enhance its global travel and expense management services. Ariel Cohen, Navan's CEO, praises Stratford's leadership and supports Herold's potential to drive growth by merging Reed & Mackay's service excellence with Navan's advanced technology.

📈 May Jobs Report: 139,000 new US jobs in May, unemployment steady at 4.2%. Leisure and hospitality gain 48,000 jobs; restaurants add 30,200. Summer forecast: 490,000 jobs, up from last year's 459,000 but below pre-pandemic levels. Employment: 105,300 above February 2020; quick-service +2.6%, full-service -4.2%. Mountain states lead recovery: Idaho +16%, Nevada/Utah +14%. Wage pressure challenges persist.

🏠 Rhodium appoints Pierre Mallevays as a strategic advisor in the UK. Mallevays, with 30+ years of experience, aims to introduce luxury brands to Rhodium. Currently, co-head at Stanhope Capital, he founded Savigny Partners in 2005, collaborating with Lanvin and others. Previously, he was LVMH's director of acquisitions. Rhodium CEO Dean Main highlights Mallevays's expertise in brand management to boost Rhodium's expansion in the global luxury real estate sector.

💸 Sunnyvale, CA, June 5, 2025 – LodgIQ appoints Alexandra Woolsey as Vice President of Business Development to drive global expansion of AI-powered revenue management in the hospitality industry. Woolsey, with a decade of experience at Groupon and Amadeus, will lead efforts to optimize digital strategies for hotel brands. LodgIQ, headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in NYC and Bangalore, serves over 550 hotels, offering advanced machine learning solutions for smarter revenue decisions.

📋 Worldwide: Preferred Travel Group appointed Philipp Weghmann as Chief Development Officer (CDO) and President of Beyond Green. Weghmann, with over 20 years in hospitality, previously led The Luxury Collection at Marriott. Beyond Green was acquired by PTG in 2020. He will drive PTG’s global development and oversee the Integrated Quality Assurance and Alliance Partner programs. CEO Lindsay Ueberroth emphasizes his role in aligning PTG's growth with sustainable hospitality goals.

💻 James Filsinger is appointed CEO of VENZA, succeeding Jeff Venza, who becomes Chairman of the Board. Filsinger, formerly of Ponterra, has 20+ years of hospitality tech leadership, including a 35x revenue rise at Yapta and managing $2.5 billion in transactions at Moneydirect. VENZA aims for innovation and client impact under his leadership, focusing on strategic acquisitions for growth. VENZA continues its commitment to cybersecurity and data protection in the hospitality industry.

💻 VENZA, a cybersecurity provider for the hospitality industry, has appointed James Filsinger as CEO. Filsinger, formerly of Ponterra Business Advisors, succeeds Jeff Venza, who becomes Chairman of the Board. Filsinger's past achievements include leading Yapta to a 35x revenue increase and managing $2.5 billion in transactions at Moneydirect. His expertise in mergers and acquisitions and leadership will bolster VENZA's growth, innovation, and client impact.

💻 Brian Barter becomes CEO of Blink Parametric, an Irish B2B SaaS company, as of 2023. He replaces Sid Mouncey, who stays as Chief Commercial Officer. Blink, founded in 2016, partners with over 28 entities across 22 regions, boasting £1.6 million in Annualised Recurring Revenues. Barter's past roles include Managing Director at BoatyardX, acquired by Ergo in 2022. Blink is part of CPPGroup Plc, focusing on travel and cyber solutions for insurance firms worldwide.