Mike Kistner joins RezNext as CEO

RezNext has announced the appointment of Mike Kistner as its Chief Executive Officer. The appointment of Mike Kistner signals RezNext’s strong focus on the hotel distribution business. Prior to this appointment, Mike was the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Pegasus Solutions.

“I am delighted to lead RezNext and offer the most comprehensive distribution solutions and services to our growing customer base. RezNext’s unique value proposition offers hotels a host of new channels to maximize their revenue and optimize their inventory. I look forward to engaging closely with the RezNext team to deliver world class distribution solutions to our customers and prospects”. said Mike Kistner, CEO, RezNext.

Suresh John, Executive Chairman of RezNext & the IDS Group said, “We are very excited that Mike Kistner is leading the team at RezNext. Mike's expertise and understanding of distribution and enterprise software solutions, along with his successful track record in a variety of settings from running the technology direction of large hotel companies to leading the world's leading GDS switch company, will ensure RezNext leads the world with product innovation along with service and delivery excellence for its partners and customers.”

With close to three decades of experience in the hospitality industry Mike had accepted the position of board member RezNext earlier this year. He was the founding member and Chairman of the Open Travel Alliance for 5 years and was also elected Vice Chairman American Hotel and Lodging Association eCommerce Committee for the term 2003 – 2005.