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Bezurk.com
has appointed Martin Symes, who will be making a financial investment in the company, and become a significant
shareholder, as Chief Executive Officer. Mr Symes was until recently Executive Director, Commercial, at online travel retailer
Zuji.
“With the business poised for rapid growth, we are delighted to have someone
of Martin’s calibre to lead Bezurk,” said James Vaile, Bezurk’s Chairman and
former Expedia VP Asia Pacific. “Martin’s experience of running pan-Asian
travel businesses will be invaluable to Bezurk as it embarks on a program of
new product launches, new markets and major distribution partnerships. His
experience perfectly complements Bezurk’s dynamic young team. Bezurk.com
founder Craig Hewett, who has been acting CEO, will continue to drive the
company’s marketing, business development and distribution activities.”
Martin
resigned from ZUJI in January 2006 after almost five years of playing an
instrumental role in establishing the company and brand as one of Asia
Pacific’s leading full service online travel retailers, including building businesses in six
countries and negotiating partnerships with airlines and travel suppliers, online
portals and other partners.
Prior to ZUJI, Martin held senior positions at Hutchison-Priceline, British
Airways and American Airlines, where he was Managing Director, Asia Pacific
from 1997-99. He has a degree from Oxford University and an MBA from London Business School.
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