About us

We’re here to enable hospitality
to push boundaries
with data-driven innovation

We’re hiring.

Our mission is to be the World’s Most Trustworthy Customer Data Platform, Empowering Hotels With Truly Reliable Insights And Streamlined Software To Create Unforgettable Guest Experiences.

Ireckonu's Journey from
Vision to Global Impact

Transformative Beginnings

Ireckonu’s journey began with a mission to revolutionize the status quo. In 2014, a Dutch hotel brand, citizenM, faced a challenge even tech giant Microsoft couldn’t crack. Their search for inventive solutions led them to Jan Jaap van Roon, a visionary whose AI algorithms were already transforming various industries. With a background at Microsoft, where he worked alongside luminaries linked to Bill Gates.

Redefining Hospitality

Under Jan Jaap’s leadership, Ireckonu began a journey to simplify the lives of hotel staff and redefine hospitality itself. It all started with citizenM embracing Ireckonu’s groundbreaking solutions. Since then, Ireckonu has grown into a global player, serving renowned hotel brands such as the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Loews Hotels, and the iconic Hard Rock Hotels.

Elevating Guest Experiences

Ireckonu’s visionary team isn’t just about simplifying hotel operations; It’s here to enable hotels to create unforgettable guest experiences. They offer cloud-native Middleware & CDP solutions, making digital innovation accessible to all hotels.

Commitment to Innovation and Security

Ireckonu delivers these innovations through a flexible Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model, setting the industry standard for quality. Their unwavering focus on data security, including ISO 27001 certification, ensures that Ireckonu is prepared for an exciting future.

Excellence

At Ireckonu, we live excellence through our commitment to high standards, continues improvement, and delivering outstanding products and services, driven by a culture of dedication and fueled by passion.

Partnership

At Ireckonu, Partnership fuels our core, fostering teamwork, trust, and innovation, building lasting customer & partner connections for mutual success.

Transparancy

At Ireckonu, we keep it simple – Transparency means being open, honest and sharing information, to build trust and keep everyone in the loop.

The data-driven minds
behind the product

The data scientists and analysts at Ireckonu form a dedicated and visionary team. Their deep expertise and commitment to excellence drive our mission to deliver personalized experiences and reliable insights to our valued clients worldwide.

Our leadership

Jan Jaap, with degrees in Computer Science, Medicine, and Mathematics, believes IT should empower streamlined company processes. Starting his career at Microsoft, he founded Ireckonu to reshape IT mindsets and deliver customer-centric solutions.

With 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, making significant contributions to renowned companies like Cendyn, Pegasus Solutions, HBSi, eRevMax and the Global Hotel Alliance. As COO, John is dedicated to driving the company's global growth and expanding Ireckonu’s position in the market.

With seven years at Ireckonu, Bob's financial acumen has been instrumental in the company's success. Prior to Ireckonu, he honed his skills at Atos and Stern Auto, solidifying his role in Ireckonu's financial strategies.

Robert Dawson, Ireckonu's Chief Product Strategy Officer, is a seasoned hospitality technology executive with expertise in revenue management, digital marketing strategy, and global team leadership. With extensive experience at industry leaders like Sabre, Cendyn, and Choice Hotels, he's known for driving remarkable success in the hospitality sector.

Hanna, Ireckonu's VP of Sales, boasts six years of experience and a Senior Marketing Manager role at AHLA. Her dedication to innovation drives Ireckonu's success in the hospitality tech sector.

Rik, Ireckonu's Head of Data, is an expert in machine learning and analytics solutions. His academic focus at VU Amsterdam underscores his commitment to AI-driven innovation.

As Ireckonu's Head of Product, Felix brings industry experience from Cendyn, Expedia, and Hansar Hotels & Resorts, offering a holistic perspective on solution architecture.

Walter specializes in optimizing complex infrastructures through automation. His expertise in Microsoft System Center and hybrid cloud solutions streamlines Ireckonu's operations.

Lauranne, Ireckonu's Head of HR, is a seasoned HR leader with a strong background in the SaaS scale-up industry. Passionate about building culture where teams thrive, she focuses on aligning people and business goals.

Ireckonu's Lead Architect, possesses nearly a decade of experience in developing versatile middleware solutions for the hospitality industry, ensuring secure, high-performance operations.

Jan Jaap van Roon

Founder & CEO

Jan Jaap van Roon

Founder & CEO

John Seaton

Chief Operating Officer

Bob Niekerk

Chief Financial Officer

Robert Dawson

Chief Product Strategy Officer

Hanna Schiller

VP of Sales

Rik van Leeuwen

Head of Data

Felix Dreizehnter

Head of Product

Walter Eikenboom

Head of Operations

Lauranne Schellekens

Head of HR

Remco Verver

Lead Architect

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Ireckonu's Journey from Vision to Global Impact