Travel technology booking platform provider Vibe has expanded with eight new appointments across its customer technical support, implementation, development and account management teams.
The new hires include Simon Goddard (pictured right, alongside CTO Matthew Chapman), formerly chief executive of a long-standing Vibe client. He joins the board and brings 30 years' experience in both travel and technology. “Having been on the customer side of Vibe, I am aware of the advantages that Vibe’s travel booking platform provides. I have been acquainted with the senior management team here for several years. I am excited to lend my insight and ensure that Vibe’s solution caters to clients’ differing requirements.”
The company has also confirmed Simon Dean as testing manager, and he will head up the new Quality Assurance department. Additionally, Mike King recently joined the team, bringing 20 years of technical support leadership to further reinforce the management team.
Meanhile, Veronica Vooght has joined the account management team. In addition, the company has taken on an additional team member in customer technical support, another in the implementation team and is currently recruiting two new developers.
“We’re delighted to have arrived at this point in Vibe’s ongoing growth and development and our customers remain our top priority, so each of these appointments have been made with them in mind,” said Phil Cook, chief executive of Vibe. “It will also allow us to fulfil our ambitious growth plans, ensuring that Vibe is best in class on both product and support.”
Vibe provides online booking solutions for both corporate and leisure travel clients. At the Business Travel Show, it showcased its platform and new official partner status with Expedia Partner Solutions.