Stamford, CT – October 9, 2007 – GuestCentric Systems, an early-stage startup that develops web services for travelers and the travel industry, today announced the appointment of Jim Brennan to GuestCentric’s board of advisors.
Jim is a veteran sales, marketing and operations executive that will apply his vast industry experience and venture capital acumen to help GuestCentric create a category player in the emerging segment of web services for the travel industry.
Brennan, currently COO for Dublin-based Cape Technologies, has built for two decades world-class organizations in technology powerhouses like Tyco Submarine Systems, 360networks, Carrier1 and Corvil. In these positions, Brennan used a customer-centric approach as the driver for financial success and was responsible for generating up to $4.5 billion in annual revenue and leading a team of up to 500 sales and support personnel.
“All of the research data and industry studies point to a tremendous inflection point in the way the travel industry has been using technology to date and how it will use technology in the future,” said Brennan. “As the first company that is focused on solving the industry’s problem with an approach that takes care of the guest and is 100% Internet-based, GuestCentric has the potential to become the de-facto leader of this new market segment.”
Brennan’s distinguished professional record and thought leadership have attracted industry-wide recognition from the most influential organizations and publications. He has been an active keynote speaker and panelist for numerous prestigious industry conferences and events.
“Jim is a laser-beam focused executive with great experience leading technology businesses. I experienced his relentless pursuit of the best solutions for customers, and I am sure this drive will help GuestCentric bring a better product to market and grow its revenue streams thereafter.” stated Pedro Colaco, President & CEO of GuestCentric.
About GuestCentric Systems
GuestCentric Systems is an early stage start-up that was founded in October 2006 with the mission of developing web services that revolutionize the way the travel industry works. For more information on GuestCentric, visit http://www.guestcentric.com
