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As Senior Director of Sales EMEA at Cendyn, Marcel drives enterprise sales in key markets, helping hotels navigate digital transformation by leveraging data and simplifying processes. Marcel is a results-driven Sales Professional, with expertise in pipeline management and driving revenue growth through strategic ownership of commercial initiatives across both new and existing accounts.

Skilled in negotiating with C-suite executives and key stakeholders, Marcel builds sustainable, mutually beneficial relationships. With a strategic mindset, he also leverages second- and third-degree decision-makers to address challenges and deliver value.

Marcel has extensive experience managing complex vendor selection processes and RFPs across a portfolio of 40+ solutions, while successfully coordinating cross-functional teams (marketing, sales, finance, legal, and onboarding) to meet targets. His ability to pioneer sales and Go-To-Market strategies has led to significant business growth.

As a strong communicator, Marcel excels in presenting, negotiating, and participating in international public speaking engagements, panel discussions, and thought leadership.

He is committed to staying ahead of hospitality technology trends, adapting strategies to meet the demands of an ever-evolving market landscape.

With a robust background in hospitality, combined with 10+ years of leadership experience in top e-commerce and cloud-based SaaS companies, Marcel specializes in defining and executing Go-To-Market strategies, building high-performing teams, and driving success in new markets.

Driven by growth and innovation, I lead strategic partnerships at Agilysys, delivering cutting-edge digital solutions across EMEA hospitality. With a proven track record in sales and market analysis from previous roles at Planet and Hoist Group, I focus on enhancing guest experiences and optimizing operational efficiency for our clients. My deep understanding of the industry fuels successful engagements with top-tier resorts and hotels, positioning Agilysys as a leader in hospitality technology.

McCartan is a dynamic pricing evangelist who has helped thousands of hotels, owners, and brands generate more revenue and improve profitability via the adoption of pricing automation and AI. In his hotel and travel technology career spanning over 20 years, he has held executive-level roles in large and well-known companies as well as early-stage start-ups.

McCartan is a recognized and sought-after speaker in the hotel technology space and is widely seen as an influencer in global hotel revenue management. In this role, McCartan represents IDeaS as a thought leader and speaker at industry events while leading the EMEA sales organization in current and new markets.

Dr. Dehlinger-Kremer brings over 30 years of experience in the research industry, including 30 years with a particular focus on global regulatory affairs, medical affairs, and pediatric leadership. At ICON’s Center for Pediatric Clinical Development, she supports pediatric developments and advances in pediatric research. Additionally, as Co-Chair of ICON’s Maternal-Fetal Medicine Unit, Dr. Dehlinger-Kremer contributes to the search for innovative solutions in maternal-fetal health.

Prior to joining ICON, Dr. Dehlinger-Kremer served in several executive leadership roles at global CROs, and has experience in global drug development in more than 40 countries. Her vision and leadership extend to service with a number of professional organizations – she is an observer member of the Coordinating Group of Enpr-EMA at the European Medicines Agency, chair of the Pediatric Working Group and also President of the European CRO Federation (EUCROF), serves as chair of the European Forum for Good Clinical Practice (EFGCP) Children’s Medicines Working Party and Board Member of the association, and is active in the International Children’s Advisory Network (iCAN). She is an member of the ACT EU MSP Ad Hoc Advisory Group  representatives.

In 2015, Dr. Dehlinger-Kremer was named one of PharmaVOICE’s 100 Most Inspiring People in Life Sciences.

Dr. Dehlinger-Kremer earned a Doctorate in Sciences from the J. W. Goethe University in Francfort on the Main, Germany;  a Diploma of Advanced Study in Neurophysiology from the University Louis-Pasteur, Strasbourg, France; and a Master of Sciences degree from University Moulin de la Housse in Reims, France.

Diligent, results-focused professional with 10+ years’ experience in clinical data management, providing essential leadership to guide the efficient validation, entry, and programming to ensure data integrity and completeness. To ensure ICH GCP regulations and SOPs are adhered for all the CDM activities. Adapt at allocating tasks, aligning efforts, and supervising performance to support achievement of company goals while driving adherence to operating procedures and corporate guidelines. Articulate and engaging with excellent interpersonal skills; readily establish collaborative partnerships with colleagues, vendors, and managers. Capable of efficiently managing offshore data management teams. Therapeutical experience in Oncology, CNS, Hemophilia, Gastroenterology, Anti-Infectives.