29th October 2005-Dublin, Ireland & Madrid, Spain – OpenJaw Technologies, the leading provider of XML technology to the travel industry, today announced the establishment of a Spanish subsidiary, OpenJaw Iberica, to serve its expanding business in the Spanish, Portuguese and South American Markets. Newly appointed Regional Manager, Ricardo Navarro Ales, will head the new company, which will have offices in Madrid.
Announcing the launch, John Mc Quillan, OpenJaw’s CEO said: “Ricardo is a great addition to OpenJaw” Mc Quillan continued “His abilities and background will enable him to provide a wide range of services to our customers in these markets and this should result in even greater sales for OpenJaw”. Regional Manager Ricardo Navarro Ales continued: “Spain is the second largest tourist destination in the world, and home to many of its largest travel companies. Together with Portugal and South America, this market offers an exciting opportunity for OpenJaw. We feel we have a compelling technology offering for travel companies in this rapidly changing market. OpenJaw’s suite of advanced, standards-based products will enable them to better manage these market changes and implement new distribution, connectivity and dynamic packaging strategies.”
About Ricardo Navarro Ales
Ricardo has over 6 years of experience in the software industry, primarily in Project Management and Product Development areas. Before joining OpenJaw, Ricardo was Project Manager at Adquira, managing the implementation of corporate solutions for supply chain management in companies like Telefonica, BBVA Bank and Iberia Airlines. Previously, Ricardo worked with Datalex, where he played key roles in delivering several international eCommerce projects for the travel industry. Ricardo holds a Degree in Engineering from ICAI and an MBA from EOI, Madrid.
About OpenJaw Technologies
OpenJaw Technologies Ltd. (http://www.openjawtech.com) headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, develops enterprise software for travel companies based on XML and Web Services technology. OpenJaw’s products include xRez Internet Booking Engine, and xDistributor, a rules based middleware platform for supplier integration, distribution channel management and dynamic packaging. OpenJaw’s customers include Galileo, Opodo, American Airlines Vacations, Aeroplan, RADIUS – the global travel company, Gohop.com and Budget Travel.
For more information about OpenJaw Spain please contact:
Ricardo Navarro Ales
Regional Manager
tel: +34 911 853132
fax: +34 911 853111
email:[email protected]
web: www.openjawtech.com
For more information about OpenJaw, please contact:
Declan McGuinness
SVP Sales & Marketing
tel: +353 1 8825444
email:[email protected]
web: www.openjawtech.com
