Michael Cluzel

Michael Cluzel is the Co-Founder and CEO of eatigo, a prominent online reservation platform for restaurants in Southeast Asia, particularly known for its innovative yield management approach that connects diners with restaurants through dynamic pricing. He has held this position since May 2013, operating primarily from Bangkok and Singapore.

Background and Education

Born in Germany in 1973, Cluzel graduated from Heidelberg University with a Master of Arts in Economics and Political Science in 1999. His career spans over two decades, during which he has worked across various industries including e-commerce, telecommunications, and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) in multiple regions including Asia, Europe, and the Americas.123

Career Highlights

Before founding eatigo, Cluzel held several significant roles:

• Chief Operating Officer at Digicel in Haiti, overseeing operations in a major market.
• Head of Cluster for Southeast Asia at Vimpelcom and CEO of Vimpelcom-GTEL, where he managed substantial business operations.
• He also worked with Henkel in various marketing capacities across Greater China and Southeast Asia, and began his career at Coca-Cola.123

Personal Life and Interests

Cluzel is multilingual, speaking English, German, French, Spanish, Thai, Lao, and Chinese to varying degrees of proficiency. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf, and running marathons.1234

Vision for Eatigo

Under Cluzel's leadership, eatigo has grown to become a leader in the restaurant reservation space, offering significant discounts to users and helping restaurants optimize their occupancy rates. His approach emphasizes innovative solutions and a commitment to creating value for both consumers and businesses.45