LONDON, 23 November 2018: Webjet Limited, owner of WebBeds a leading global B2B accommodation provider, appointed Simon Pearson as IT director, group infrastructure services, earlier this month.
Pearson has extensive experience in the travel industry and in particular in leading the technical and infrastructural integration of multi-location and multi-platform businesses.
Over the last 15 years he has overseen and successfully delivered various merger and acquisition initiatives for Cendant, Blackstone, Travelport, GTA and more recently Avis Budget Group.
News of the appointment comes soon after WebBeds announced its intention to acquire Dubai based, B2B accommodation provider Destinations of the World to join the portfolio of brands already including JacTravel, Sunhotels, Lots of Hotels, totalstay and FIT Ruums.
Webjet Limited CIO, Graham Anderson said: “Simon has a wealth of relevant knowledge and experience when it comes to bringing together complex, fast-growing businesses so we are thrilled that we are able to bring his know-how and expertise to the table as we continue on our own transformational journey which has already seen us become the fastest-growing and second-largest accommodation provider in the industry.”
