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Leadership Change at Rome2Rio: Former Expedia Global Senior Vice President & GM Wendy Olson Killion is Named New CEO
New CEO to further fuel the growth of one of the world’s most trusted trip-planning platforms
MELBOURNE, Australia and BERLIN, Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Rome2Rio, the global trip planner, owned by the Omio Group, which helps millions of travelers plan trips from anywhere to anywhere in the world, announces the appointment of Wendy Olson Killion as its new Chief Executive Officer. With nearly 25 years of experience in online marketing, sales, product, and technology and an extensive travel industry background, Olson Killion is excellently suited to position Rome2Rio as the world’s trusted travel planning platform and scale the company globally.
Previously, Olson Killion led Expedia Group Media Solutions, the travel advertising platform of Expedia Group, where she was responsible for leading the business, which included product, analytics, engineering, strategy, operations, marketing, and commercial partner-facing teams. She also ran her own consultancy firm and has served on various industry boards.
Wendy Olson Killion expressed her enthusiasm for her new role, “Rome2Rio is an exciting global brand with a powerful platform that has revolutionized the way travelers discover and plan their journeys worldwide. My focus will be on expanding and monetizing the powerful search capacity of Rome2Rio, while further increasing its relevance with travelers and advertising partners worldwide.”
Olson Killion follows Yesh Munnangi, who successfully led Rome2Rio, which was acquired by the Omio Group in 2019, for the previous five years. Munnangi carefully navigated the COVID-19 pandemic and retained all employees during that period. Afterward, he fueled the scale-up recovery and tripled its revenue: Today, Rome2Rio, gathers data from over 12.000 transportation providers worldwide. More than 50 million monthly visits make Rome2Rio a vital resource for travelers worldwide to compare the cheapest, quickest, and most convenient travel options in one spot.
Munnangi reflected on his time at Rome2Rio and the Omio Group, stating: “The journey of acquiring two businesses for Omio – Busradar and Rome2Rio, moving across the world to Melbourne to run Rome2Rio in 2020, navigating the pandemic and then scaling the business and team by a big number has been amazing. I would like to thank Naren Shaam, Founder and Group CEO of Omio, and the board for believing in my vision for Rome2Rio and enabling me to achieve the scale. I wish Wendy and the team all the best in their onward journey and continued success.”
Contact Details
Rome2Rio: [email protected]
Omio Group: [email protected]
Sebastian Ries, Openers GmbH, [email protected], +49 1578 058 8488
About Rome2Rio
Rome2Rio is a global trip-planning platform to quickly research, compare, and coordinate transport options in 240+ countries and territories worldwide, by just entering two addresses, towns, landmarks, attractions, or cities anywhere in the world; Rome2Rio shows you the possible ways to travel. Rome2Rio was founded in Melbourne, Australia in 2010 and was acquired by the Omio Group, the Berlin-based travel booking platform, in 2019.
About Omio
Since its foundation in 2013, the Omio Group has been helping its customers discover new ways of traveling. Thanks to its two interconnected platforms, Omio and Rome2Rio, Omio is the world’s leading travel platform for searching, comparing, and booking. Omio B2B Partnership services OTA’s and mobility providers with tailored business solutions. Over the past decade, the Omio Group has sold over 40 million tickets and collaborated with over 1,000 transportation providers.
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Wahed appoints Khalid Al Jassim as Executive Chairman of Wahed MENA to help guide the strategic growth of Wahed in the region
DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Wahed, a global Shariah-compliant fintech, has appointed Khalid Al Jassim as Chairman of Wahed MENA.
On this appointment, Khalid commented, ”I am excited to guide Wahed’s growth in the region. Wahed’s mission of furthering Islamic Finance is one I resonate with deeply and I look forward to supporting its growth ambitions.”
Khalid has over twenty five years of investment banking and corporate advisory experience gained with some of the most innovative and groundbreaking institutions in the world.
His career spans leading firms including SABIC, Arthur Anderson and Arcapita Bank in Bahrain, where he was instrumental in making it into one of the PE powerhouses in the region. His responsibilities started in the earlier years with establishing the Investment Placement Team and transforming it into one of the most robust teams in the industry. At the time that Khalid left Arcapita to build his personal business, he was an Executive Director. Today he is Chairman of Afkar Vision, a private advisory house specialized in mergers and acquisitions with offices in Manama, Dubai and Riyadh.
As well as being one of the earliest investors in Wahed, he is currently Chairman of the Audit Committee and Board Member at Bahrain Islamic Bank, the 4th oldest Islamic Bank in the World and Board Member at SICO Bank and SICO Capital in Saudi, an $8bn asset manager in the region.
Mohsin Siddiqui, Wahed CEO said, “We are delighted to announce Khalid’s appointment. His unique understanding of the financial landscape in the MENA region is unparalleled and we are excited to bring this expertise in continuing to grow our presence in the region.”
About Wahed
Founded in 2015, Wahed is a financial technology company that is advancing financial inclusion through accessible, affordable, and values-based investing. The company has made significant inroads in the world Shariah compliant investing by creating an easy-to-use digital platform that provides a suite of Shariah compliant investing products including managed portfolios and venture and real estate investments. Wahed caters to over 400,000 customers globally and manages over $ 1 billion in assets.
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DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Qatar Development Bank (QDB) announces a strategic investment in Wahed, a global Shariah-compliant fintech.
Wahed currently manages over $1 billion in assets and has attracted over 400,000 clients worldwide. The company is built on the principles of democratizing access to financial services and offers clients access to Shariah-compliant investments in its mobile app. Wahed removes the barriers to sophisticated investment management services that have been traditionally reserved for high-net-worth investors.
Khalid Al Jassim, Executive Chairman of Wahed MENA said: ‘We are delighted to welcome our new shareholders, QDB. We believe Qatar is fully aligned with our mission in creating a technology-first Islamic finance leader that unlocks a financial ecosystem free from Riba. We look forward to supporting the Qatar National Vision 2030 of becoming a leading knowledge-based economy.
Ali Rahimtula, Partner at Cue Ball Capital said: “Qatar Development Bank’s strategic investment is a clear signal of the faith the industry has in Wahed and its ability to create the future of Islamic Finance.”
About Wahed
Founded in 2015, Wahed is a financial technology company that is advancing financial inclusion through accessible, affordable, and values-based investing. The company has made significant inroads in the world Shariah compliant investing by creating an easy-to-use digital platform that provides a suite of Shariah compliant investing products including managed portfolios and venture and real estate investments. Wahed caters to over 400,000 customers globally and manages over $ 1 billion in assets.
For more information, visit: www.wahed.com
About Qatar Development Bank
Qatar Development Bank’s mission is to advance the economic and innovation development cycle of Qatar, supporting and contributing to the nation’s economic diversification. As well as a focus on the development of Qatar’s private sector, QDB is a powerful catalyst for socio-economic development in the country, empowering the local economy and bettering living standards.
For more information, visit: https://www.qdb.qa/
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DHAKA, Bangladesh, Nov. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — With the popularity of electric vehicles in Bangladesh, the globally renowned AIMA brand has also arrived in Bangladesh. The esteemed DX Group has brought the AIMA F-626 to customers. This environmentally friendly battery-operated electric motorbike has already been approved by the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) now.
In light of the increasing popularity of electric motorcycles in the country, the internationally-leading brand AIMA has entered the market. By the end of 2023, AIMA electric two-wheelers had established a presence in over 50 countries worldwide, with 11 global production bases, including overseas factories in Indonesia and Vietnam. In 2022, AIMA collaborated with Rob Janoff, the designer of the Apple logo, to refresh the brand’s VI system with a youthful and fashionable image. In 2023, AIMA teamed up with PANTONE, the global authority in color expertise, to create the trending color of the year. As an industry leader, AIMA spearheads the electric two-wheeler sector and showcases the prowess of a leading electric two-wheeler brand on a global scale. As of March 31, 2024, AIMA’s total electric two-wheeler sales had reached 80 million units, earning certification from Frost & Sullivan, a globally recognized business growth consulting firm, as the “Global Leading Electric Two-wheeler Brand”.
Over the years, AIMA has always been a product trendsetter in the electric two-wheeler sector. As of March 31, 2024, the total sales volume of AIMA electric two-wheelers reached 80 million, and Frost & Sullivan, a world-renowned market consulting company, awarded AIMA with the market status certification of the “Global Leading Electric Two-wheeler Brand (by Sales)”.
AIMA adhere to the customer-centered product philosophy and technologies that support long-term innovation and breakthroughs. We believe that the efficiency and modern technology of the AIMA F-626 will present an excellent alternative means of communication for our customers.
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