BlockSkye Promotes Zitur, Hires Former CWT Exec Magnuson

Travel industry blockchain technology provider Blockskye has hired former CWT executive Erik Magnuson as COO alongside its promotion of Dave Zitur to the company’s president.

Zitur, a former executive with Travel Leaders Group, has been with Blockskye “since its inception” and served as COO prior to his promotion to president, which is a new position at Blockskye. The promotion “reflects his significant contributions to the company’s growth and dedication to enhancing customer value through cutting-edge blockchain technology,” according to the company.

Magnuson, who was with CWT from more than 12 years and most recently was CWT’s VP of product management, is succeeding Zitur in his former role. The appointments are effective immediately, according to a Blockskye spokesperson.

Blockskye’s technology powers Kayak for Business’ new Enterprise solution, building off its pioneering work with PwC U.S.