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Dublin, Ireland & New York, United States, Wednesday 21st February – Meili, a leading innovator in technology solutions for the travel industry, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Steve Matise as the Senior Vice President of Americas. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in Meili's expansion across the Americas, underscoring the company's commitment to delivering unparalleled value and efficiency in digital travel distribution globally.
With over two decades of experience in commercial, marketing, strategy, and product roles within the travel technology and digital travel distribution sectors, Matise brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Meili. His extensive background, particularly in car rental and mobility services, aligns perfectly with Meili's mission to revolutionise ancillary revenue distribution through innovative technology.
In his new role, Matise will spearhead the Americas business, focusing on collaborating with existing partners, extending market reach and partnering with the sales team to secure and implement new strategic customers. His leadership is expected to play a pivotal role in Meili's continued growth and success in the region.
"The creation of this new position reflects Meili's proven strategy, cutting-edge technology, and market-fit globally. As we scale the business, it's imperative to have a leader like Steve, whose industry insight and passion for innovation will drive our expansion in the Americas," said Mike McGearty, CEO & Co-founder at Meili.
Matise’s appointment comes at an opportune time, as Meili aims to address the distribution inefficiencies plaguing the travel industry through its purpose-built ancillary platform. His track record of designing strategies and products that have launched new technology and distribution products across all continents, coupled with his successful turnaround of a global mobility platform, positions him as an invaluable asset to Meili's ambitious goals.
"I am excited to join Meili at such a pivotal moment. The company's technology, team, partners, and clear vision for the future resonate deeply with my values and professional aspirations. I look forward to leveraging my experience to contribute to Meili's expansion and success in the Americas," said Matise.
As Meili continues to challenge the status quo in travel technology and distribution, Steve's leadership and innovative approach are expected to enhance the company's impact and drive significant growth in the North American market.
Meili, pronounced May-Lee, co-founded by former CarTrawler CEO & CTO Mike McGearty and Bobby Healy, pioneers cutting-edge technology. We empower car rental and mobility companies to seamlessly integrate and partner directly with airlines, travel, and tech partners, all from the cloud. Our unified integration codebase spans all devices, enhancing distribution control for brands.
With a strong team of industry veterans from CarTrawler, Booking.com and OpenJaw; and a rapidly expanding partner base including Lufthansa, Trenitalia, airBaltic, and Croatian Airlines, Meili revolutionises mobility distribution for premium travel experiences. We are redefining the landscape, empowering global businesses with insights, revenue growth, and ultimately success.
