Aaron Gowell

Aaron Gowell is a seasoned entrepreneur and executive in the travel technology industry, currently serving as the Chief Conductor (CEO) of SilverRail Technologies.1 He co-founded SilverRail in August 2009 with the mission of building the digital infrastructure for global rail distribution.1

Career Highlights

SilverRail Technologies: As CEO of SilverRail, Gowell has led the company in creating a platform that powers rail operators and retailers, effectively establishing the first global rail marketplace. Under his leadership, the platform has grown to handle over 3 billion rail searches and more than 30 million bookings annually.1

Previous Ventures: Before SilverRail, Gowell's career included several notable positions:

• CEO of National Leisure Group (2000-2006): He led this venture-backed company, which became the dominant force in cruise e-commerce, powering over 50% of all cruise e-commerce transactions.1
• COO of Starboard Cruise (1999-2000): Gowell helped grow the company's market share from 40% to 100% in 18 months.1
• Venture Capitalist at General Catalyst (1998-2000): He was the first employee and founding member of this firm, which invested in travel tech companies like Kayak and Airbnb.1

Education and Early Career

Gowell graduated from Northeastern University with dual degrees in Economics and Finance, achieving summa cum laude honors. He began his career as an Associate Consultant at Bain & Company, where he was a founding member of the LBO group.1

Current Roles

In addition to his position at SilverRail, Gowell serves as the Chairman of Journey Hospitality, an e-commerce startup in the resort hotel space, since December 2022.14

Industry Impact

Aaron Gowell is recognized as an outspoken and realistic CEO who understands the challenges of businesses trying to navigate the complex world of rail technology.3 His work at SilverRail aims to revolutionize rail travel by making it easier for customers to plan and buy tickets, while helping companies increase revenue and improve service.2