Alan E. Young is currently a Strategic Advisor to IDS and is the CEO of Puzzle Partner, a content marketing agency. Previously, Alan has held executive level positions with start-up companies such as Newtrade Technologies, (acquired by Expedia), Hotel Booking Solutions (acquired by IBS Software) and TrustYou.

Alan is past Chair of The Board of Directors of The OpenTravel Alliance and been very involved with other industry associations most notably AHLA, HEDNA, and HTNG. With over two decades of experience in the travel and hospitality technology world, Alan specialises in helping innovative companies achieve winning performance and dramatic growth.