Kenny Millar has joined Traveltek as chief technology officer after more than three decades’ experience in engineering and software development.
He has been hired to expand the firm’s IT team, streamline processes and roll out new technology that will deploy client solutions faster than ever before.
Former CTO Richard Smith moves to become chief architect, enabling him to spearhead innovations that will further benefit Traveltek customers, according to the company.
Millar has held senior roles at IT giant Cisco Systems and Amazon.
He has also re-organised and led tech teams during significant growth phases – experience that secured his appointment, according to Traveltek president and CEO Kenny Picken.
Picken said: “Kenny has been brought on board during Traveltek’s most ambitious growth phase in its 20-year history, which calls for new processes, a reorganisation of team structures and investment in more agile technology that will benefit our customers,” he explained.
“His strong track record in software development, team leadership and steering companies through transformation will prove invaluable as we continue to expand our client base and global presence.
“In Kenny and Richard we have two tech geniuses whose strengths we can fully leverage to improve efficiencies, enhance our quality and speed of service and deliver new creative solutions to our clients, consolidating our reputation as a market-leading travel technology provider.”
Millar added: “Traveltek does much more than deliver technology to the travel industry – it creates long-term partnerships with its customers to distinguish how they can best leverage our solutions to grow their business.
“I’d like to develop this further and with new team structures and technology in place, improving efficiencies and platform delivery times, the company can focus on these client relationships, as well as further expansion.
“There is so much talent, energy and enthusiasm at Traveltek and I want to play a key role in unlocking that potential, ensuring the tech team is in the best shape possible to meet market demand.”