OpenKey, the industry standard for keyless mobile entry, announced the addition of two key members of the senior management team: Ryan Douglas and Brian Shedd. Douglas will serve as OpenKey’s Vice President of Operations; Shedd joins the company as Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
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Brian Shedd is the new Vice President of Sales and Marketing at OpenKey. (Photo: Business Wire)
“We’re excited to enter the next stage in our evolution as a technology startup,” said TJ Person, CEO of OpenKey. “Both Ryan and Brian bring exceptional, hands-on experience and leadership to each of their positions. We look forward to growing the company under their leadership.”
As Vice President of Operations, Douglas will be responsible for providing leadership, management and vision necessary to meet the rapid growth demands of the successful mobile key software enterprise. He will oversee infrastructure needs, staffing, product support and operating efficiency throughout OpenKey. Douglas brings extensive experience in the hospitality industry to his new position having worked previously in executive roles for Expedia and Barton Creek Resort & Spa.
“I am happy to join OpenKey to lead Operations,” said Douglas. “I am looking forward to working with a very talented team of dedicated people to implement the OpenKey solution at our partner hotels and support that solution as it grows and evolves. The concept behind the company, as well as the stellar roster of investors, is what made this an irresistible opportunity for me to be a part of the team.”
As Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Shedd will be responsible for company sales objectives, building a partner network and setting the marketing strategy. In his new role, Shedd will focus on strategic direction of the Sales and Marketing teams, development of sophisticated data analysis and implementing the company brand objectives including extensive sponsorship and involvement at hospitality industry conferences and events.
A former executive with Mandalay Resort Group and Omnicom, Shedd has extensive experience in marketing and business development as well as entrepreneurial experience as CMO of FaceTime Strategy and Managing Director of Calise Partners. Shedd is well versed in the hospitality industry and holds a Master’s degree in Hospitality Administration from University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
“I am excited to bring my combination of marketing, sales, and hospitality knowledge to OpenKey,” said Shedd. “This is an exciting time to be a part of the company and grow our customer base. 2016 will be a year of growth and expansion.”
About OpenKey
Founded in 2014, OpenKey is reinventing the hospitality experience through its mobile application and technology for keyless hotel room entry. The OpenKey app is the industry standard for universal mobile keyless technology and works with 98 percent of digital hotel locks. Hotels and their guests benefit from OpenKey’s platform providing efficiency, easy guest access, and paired with existing hotel mobile offerings. OpenKey is a privately held company located in Plano, Texas. The company has been funded by 12 of the largest hotel ownership and management companies in the world. The app is available for both iOS and Android devices. For more information, please visit www.openkey.co.
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