Today, I’m announcing my departure from TravelMuse.  Russ Lemelin is assuming the CEO post but I will remain actively involved as a member of the board of directors.   Companies go through different stages from concept to scale.  I’m proud to have led TravelMuse from its founding on PowerPoint in April 2007 to segment leader with millions of visits a year.

Russ has the skills to help the company advance to its next stage -- focused on growth and profitability.   Prior to joining TravelMuse in 2008 as CFO, Russ was interim-CEO and CFO at Sidestep, which was acquired by Kayak in December 2007.  (Russ can be reached at russ(at)travelmuse(dot)com)

The last 2 ½ years have been a great ride for me as CEO and co-founder of TravelMuse.  The experience of building a company, a team, and a solution from scratch and seeing that solution so warmly received by the market has been extraordinarily gratifying.  The opportunity to collaborate with consumers, partners, suppliers, analysts, and investors has been extraordinary.  TravelMuse has helped shape the future of online travel, and I’d like to think, set the bar for travel inspiration and planning. 

As a founder and entrepreneur it’s impossible to sit back and say ‘we’re done’. But TravelMuse has come a long way, and the road ahead for the company and the industry is bright.  This just in:  TravelMuse was named the Executive Editor’s Pick for travel advice in this month’s Travel & Leisure!

Wishing you all a great journey in work and life!

Kind regards,

Kevin

If you wish to contact me, my email address is: kevin(dot)fliess(at)gmail(dot)com