Sojern is the #1 travel marketing platform that has been purpose-built to help marketers conquer the unique challenges of the travel buying cycle. We provide unrivaled traveler insight, multichannel scale, and automated optimization to connect our clients to the right travelers at the right time. We leverage the platform to deliver new optimization levels across the board that help our clients increase profitability and unlock growth.
We know travel and travelers better than anyone else. Travel is a massive industry that covers a wide variety of categories: hotels, destinations, attractions, transportation, and more. It’s a world where these aspects of travel are often intertwined, and it requires a partner capable of understanding the day-to-day complexities. Having unmatched access to this rich data and our expertise is what makes Sojern the easy choice.
There are two sides to travel: supply and demand. Understanding how they interact allows travel marketers to make smarter moves with their marketing budget. Let’s say someone is searching for accommodations but isn’t necessarily looking to book at that instant. Without a better understanding of their intent based on historical and behavioral trends (along with available inventory), marketers are left twisting in the wind. Sojern brings stability.
Simply put, travel is in our bones. Since day one, we’ve maintained an unwavering focus on travel. Over the last 15 years, we’ve painstakingly built a proprietary data ecosystem that has grown to be the envy of the industry. To realize the full potential of what we amassed over time, we’ve evolved from a media company to a platform company built for the future of travel marketing. Decades of hard work have allowed us to glean the knowledge necessary to develop cutting-edge AI technology that powers the platform.
When these forces combine, travel marketers don’t just gain access to a platform with tools that lighten their workload; they tap into a knowledge-backed partner that seeks to maximize every marketing dollar. In the end, Sojern exists to take our clients wherever they want to go.
Our five core values are the foundation of who we are as individuals and as a company.
We look for every opportunity to celebrate our wins, promoting unity, respect, excellence, accountability… and fun!
We inspire Sojernistas to learn, understand, and celebrate our differences and to cultivate a brave space where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to speak.
We aim to wow our customers and our colleagues in everything we do. Sojernistas inspire, take risks, are ambitious, and drive innovation.
We foster honest, direct, and respectful dialogue. Simply put, we do what we say and say what we mean.
We are in the business of client success. Our day begins and ends with the goal of solving our customers’ needs.
Mark Rabe is the visionary behind Sojern’s journey to become the number one travel marketing platform. With more than two decades of senior leadership experience, Mark’s track record of success has translated to Sojern, where the brand has been a five time recipient of Deloitte’s 500 Fastest Growing Tech Firms. Prior to Sojern, Mark held various leadership positions at Yahoo!, Overture and About Inc. He currently serves as an active board advisor to tech start-ups. Mark holds a master’s in business administration from Duke University, and a bachelor’s degree in psychology and economics from Denison University.
Kurt Weinsheimer oversees Sojern’s Property division, which delivers AI-powered guest acquisition and guest monetization solutions for hotels worldwide. A veteran in travel marketing, Kurt has more than 20 years of experience in online travel commerce and media and is the force behind Sojern’s mission to build the growth engine for the global travel economy. Before Sojern, Kurt served in executive and leadership positions in start-ups focused on data, media, online travel and the outdoors including Netpulse, Spot Runner, Cendant Travel Distribution Services, WorldRes, and Patagonia. He was also founder and GM of the hotel division for Orbitz. Kurt received an MBA from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a B.A. from Boston College.
Carl Livadas leads Sojern’s technology teams, including engineering, science and optimization, site reliability engineering, and technical program management, focusing on developing new products, improving online ad efficiency, and driving AI leverage across operational, development lifecycle, and product initiatives. A researcher turned entrepreneur, Carl relishes in leveraging data, algorithms and machine learning to deliver compelling business value and drive company growth. Prior to Sojern, Carl led data science and engineering for Nanigans’ RTB channels, led the data platform and algorithms team at inPowered, and led Kayak’s deals, email and online ads engineering. He has also worked on cyber security research at Intel Research and BBN Technologies. Carl holds a doctorate in computer science, master’s in engineering in computer science, master’s in aero/astro, and bachelor’s degrees in computer science and aero/astro all from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Brent heads up Sojern’s operations and is directly responsible for building and growing the Omaha dream. An expert at building high-performing teams and developing talented employees, Brent’s structured, data-driven approach to operations keeps him at the forefront of an ever-changing industry. An experienced corporate and startup leader specializing in high-growth online media and technology companies, Brent has held various audit and finance roles at Union Pacific and Intuit. Brent holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and economics from Hastings College.
Sanjay Wahi leads Sojern’s product teams and oversees product strategy and development for the Sojern Travel Marketing Platform. For over 20 years, Sanjay has honed his expertise in advanced data analytics, online marketing, and product development. Before Sojern, Sanjay held the SVP of product management position and analytics for Nor1 (acquired by Oracle). He also held the director of data insights position at Yahoo!, where he headed the teams generating actionable insights about consumer behavior and ad effectiveness. Sanjay also holds a patent for advanced processing and segmentation methods of web usage data. Sanjay graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor of arts degree in economics and holds a master of science degree from the London School of Economics and Political Science. He also serves as an advisor to multiple AI and Blockchain startups in Silicon Valley.
Sylvia Weiler leads Sojern’s global destinations business, orchestrating the segment’s strategic direction and growth. With more than two decades of experience across travel, marketplaces, and adtech, Sylvia is known for building and scaling high-performing teams, developing new business lines, and driving measurable impact for partners worldwide. She previously helped build Sojern’s destination business and returns to the company following senior leadership roles at Airbnb, Tripadvisor and Zartico. Sylvia holds extensive expertise at the intersection of travel, data, and technology, with a focus on helping destinations navigate industry change and unlock sustainable growth. Sylvia received a B.A. from the National Academy of Theatre and Film Arts as well as an A.A. from The Art Institutes.
Jay Wardle leads Sojern’s Corporate business as President and General Manager, and is responsible for the segment’s strategic direction and growth. With more than 25 years of leadership experience across media, advertising, and marketing technology, Jay is known for helping businesses regain momentum, sharpen execution, and drive strong commercial results. Before Adara merged with Sojern, Jay served as President and General Manager of Adara, a RateGain company, and previously held leadership roles at Dstillery, AOL, and American Express. Jay holds an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business and a bachelor’s degree in advertising from Michigan State University.
Eric Zaner leads revenue strategy and execution for Sojern’s Corporate line of business, overseeing go-to-market strategy, forecasting, and overall revenue performance. With more than 25 years of experience building and leading high-performing sales organizations across online advertising, DaaS, and SaaS, Eric has consistently scaled businesses and delivered exceptional commercial results. Prior to Sojern, Eric spent more than a decade at KAYAK, where he became the company’s youngest-ever VP of Advertising Sales, Americas, grew advertising ARR from more than $30 million to over $100 million, expanded the sales organization from single digits to more than 25 team members, and played a key role in the company’s IPO and subsequent $1.8 billion acquisition.
Josh oversees a global team dedicated to cultivating Sojern’s strategic relationships across the travel and advertising technology sectors. His leadership encompasses partnerships with airlines, hotels, destinations, MetaSearch and OTAs, as well as DSPs, SSPs, and various innovative platforms within the Ad Tech ecosystem. Josh brings over 15 years of experience in media, marketing, and market research, including more than a decade navigating international markets before his return to the UK.
Céline Chaussegros heads revenue for Sojern's Property business, which includes supervising our global Sales and Customer Success teams and overseeing all commercial activities and advertising operations for our SMB hotel segment. With more than 15 years of experience in online travel and hotel distribution, Céline has a demonstrated history of supporting hoteliers worldwide, with strong expertise in MarTech and the European travel industry. Prior to Sojern, Celine held roles at Orbitz Worldwide, OPODO, and Hotels.com. As a true industry expert, she holds a double master’s degree in applied European languages and tourism management, having studied and lived in Germany before starting her career in Belgium working for the German National Tourism Board.
John Bryant leads Science and Optimization, which includes the Data Science, Applied Science and Engineering teams dedicated to supercharging Sojern's targeting and automation capabilities. With over 15 years in the artificial intelligence and machine learning space, John is an expert at building, scaling and optimizing data-driven products. Prior to Sojern, John led data science at Ask.com, building machine learning products to improve the consumer search experience and search advertising efficiency. John holds a BA, MS and Ph.D. in Computer Science from UC Berkeley.
Baskar Manivannan is a technologist, mentor, and entrepreneur who oversees the Guest Experience product team. Prior to Sojern, Baskar was the co-founder and CEO at VenueLytics, an AI-driven data and smart concierge platform acquired by Sojern. Prior to VenueLytics, Baskar was the co-founder and CTO at Clyptech, a mobile marketing automation firm, acquired by Symphony Technology Group, and also held and also held various technology and engineering leadership roles at SAP, Business Objects, ITHENA, Interweave(IBM), and Accenture. Baskar holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Madras in computer science and engineering and a project and risk management certification from University of California, Berkeley.
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Rakesh Rao oversees the technology division for Sojern’s Ad Solutions within the Property Line of Business, where he facilitates the delivery of best-in-class user experiences and self-service functionalities for their customers. Rakesh is an accomplished leader in technology and software engineering, possessing an extensive track record of deploying scalable, high-volume products for both consumer and enterprise sectors. Currently residing in Dublin, Ireland, he manages the strategic establishment of the Dublin office as the European headquarters and its development into a primary technological center outside the United States. With more than 25 years of multi-functional leadership experience, he has demonstrated proficiency in presiding over and expanding globally distributed teams. Before his tenure at Sojern, Rakesh directed Intuit’s e-commerce enterprise platform, which managed the payment and subscription infrastructure for their SaaS operations, processing an annual transaction volume exceeding $5 billion. Additionally, he spearheaded the migration of Intuit’s QuickBooks ProAdvisor Accountant product to the AWS cloud environment. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Mysore University and a Master of Science in Engineering Management from Santa Clara University. Furthermore, Rakesh holds a patent holder for the development of a resource and services management framework within the networking and telecommunications domain.
Stewart Smith manages Sojern’s Middle East headquarters in Dubai, where he also leads the International Destinations team. With a 20-year track record of driving growth through sales and business development, Stewart is a seasoned veteran in leading high-performance MarTech organizations. Prior to joining Sojern, Stewart held pivotal sales and management roles at lastminute.com, Espotting, Top-pile, and Sony. He holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from the University of Pretoria, combining deep technical industry knowledge with a solid strategic foundation.
Lina Ang oversees Sojern’s Asia-Pacific office. A 20-year industry veteran and proven leader, Lina has worked with global travel, adtech, and hospitality brands to drive sales, channel distribution, and advertising efforts. Prior to Sojern, Lina held the regional director of strategic accounts position in Asia-Pacific at Orbitz Worldwide, and she has also worked for Blue Singapore/Possible Worldwide, Open World Asia, and The Oriental Singapore. In 2019, she was named one of Campaign’s Women to Watch, which highlights 40 incredible women, their professional accomplishments, and their ability to lift up those around them. Lina holds a master’s degree in marketing from University College Dublin.
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