Amadeus Appoints Bertrand Kientz VP, Software Development Strategy
APRIL 14, 2008. Amadeus, a global leader in technology and distribution solutions for the travel and tourism industry, announced the appointment of Bertrand Kientz as Vice President, Software Development Strategy. In this position, he will work alongside Jean-Paul Hamon, Executive Vice President, Development, and President of Amadeus SAS (Soci'et'e par Actions Simplifi'ees) in Sophia-Antipolis, France.
Within a context of strong increase in demand, and of a move towards open systems and multiform and multi-channel solutions for Amadeus products, Bertrand Kientz will head the development unit's cross-business activities: architecture, software engineering, economic studies, project office, etc.
He will support trade-focused development groups in facilitating product catalogue growth and diversification.
He will also be in charge of internal IT systems, as well as managing relations with IT partners, and skills and development distribution towards Amadeus centres worldwide.
With the benefit of 25 years' experience in IT, Bertrand Kientz joined Amadeus after working as Information Systems Director since 2001 with JC Decaux, world leader in urban outdoor advertising. He had previously worked for 18 years with Air France, his last position there being Design & Development Director, managing the company's whole range of applications.
A graduate of the 'Ecole Nationale Sup'erieure des Techniques Avanc'ees (ENSTA) in Paris, Bertrand Kientz also holds a doctorate in applied computer science.
'Bertrand's appointment is great news. He will really be able to strengthen the diversification of Amadeus' business offer. His experience, both in the airline industry and working with JC Decaux, will be very useful to us,' said Jean-Paul Hamon, Executive Vice President, Development, and President of Amadeus SAS in Sophia-Antipolis, France.
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