Venza, the leading provider of data protection and regulatory compliance solutions for the hospitality industry, today announced that it has hired Ben Jared as Vice President of Sales, U.S. In this role, he will play a central role in Venza’s ambitious growth plans in its home market of the United States.
“Ben is a longtime sales leader with deep experience in the fields of payment security and compliance,” said Tim Kinsella, Chief Revenue Officer at Venza. “He is keenly aware of the challenges faced by modern hoteliers in these areas and well positioned to communicate the value of Venza’s products in meeting their needs. We’re thrilled to have him join our team and look forward to his contributions to our overall strategic plans.”
As VP of Sales, Jared will identify and secure net new business, work with existing clients to demonstrate and enhance the value of Venza’s products and work with Venza’s Product Development, Customer Success, Security, and Risk/Compliance teams to evaluate and improve current products. He joins a growing sales team with executives focused on markets in the U.S., Latin America, and EMEA.
Jared has over 20 years of sales and technology experience. Most recently, he was a Senior National Sales Director at ACI Worldwide, a developer of software focused on facilitating real-time electronic payments. He holds a MBA from the University of Dallas and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance/Computer Information Systems from Baylor University and resides in Dallas, Texas.
“As we look to the horizon, our mission is clear—to drive Venza’s growth and solidify our leadership in data protection. This journey is not merely about expanding our footprint in the United States; it is about deepening our commitment to innovation, excellence, and, most importantly, our clients,” said Jared. “My vision is to forge a future where our solutions not only meet the evolving needs of hoteliers but also inspire confidence and peace of mind in an increasingly digital world.”
“This pivotal moment is not just about expanding our market reach but about reinforcing our commitment to providing our clients with robust, forward-thinking solutions that address their most pressing challenges. I am excited to be part of this incredible team and looking forward to what we will achieve together,” he added.
