DOUGLAS RICE

Seasoned, highly strategic executive with extensive knowledge of the hospitality technology industry. Outstanding business credentials including CEO experience building a world-class organization, and 17 years of strategic consulting experience for hospitality and technology companies at the CEO/COO/CFO/CMO/CIO level. Global network of trusted relationships with senior executives in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, China, India, Japan, Southeast Asia and the South Pacific. Interested and available for appropriate board or strategic advisory positions, business and technology strategy reviews, assisting companies in expanding into new geographic markets, M&A and strategic partnership evaluations, and expert testimony. Willing and able to travel as needed. Frequent keynote speaker at industry conferences around the world. Authored numerous articles published in trade journals. Recognized with multiple industry awards and recognition, including selection as the 2012 inductee into Hospitality Financial & Technology Professionals’ (HFTP’s) International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame, and as the only recipient of the Lifetime Most Valued Award from the China Hospitality Technology Alliance. For what I'm up to now, see the entry under Hospitality Technology Network below.