Ellen Keszler

Experienced Board Member and Advisor currently working with travel industry leaders including CWT, Sojern and Thayer Ventures. Member of the Phocuswright Hall of Fame.

Ellen Keszler is an accomplished corporate board member with profound expertise in travel distribution and travel technology, spanning various company types such as public, private equity-backed, venture-backed, and ESOP companies.

Prior to her esteemed board service, Ellen had a distinguished corporate career, showcasing a wide array of business skills including business unit management, P&L management, strategy development, business operations, and financial leadership.

Her experience encompasses leading businesses through different life cycles, from startups to established public company divisions, in sectors like airline, travel distribution technology, online travel agencies (OTAs), and travel management companies (TMCs).

Ellen is renowned in the national travel industry for spearheading successful new business launches, driving substantial revenue growth, and overseeing the expansion of large, highly profitable businesses.

She possesses a unique balance of strong analytical and strategic capabilities alongside exceptional communication and team leadership skills.

Currently, Ellen serves as a versatile board member, business mentor, and advisor, predominantly assisting early and mid-stage companies in the travel technology field.

Her specialties include travel technology, travel marketing and distribution, travel tech startups, board of director best practices, strategy formulation, P&L management, international business leadership, sales, business development, mergers and acquisitions, financial analysis, financial planning, marketing, and product management, all underpinned by a deep network in the travel and travel tech industries.