Steven Hopkinson Takes on Senior VP Role at Shiji for APAC and Middle East

Shiji International has announced the appointment of Steven Hopkinson as its new Senior Vice President for the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions.

In his new role, Hopkinson will utilize his extensive experience in hospitality technology to drive growth and reinforce partnerships across these vital markets. This latest move aligns with Shiji’s commitment to innovation and enhancing customer success.

Remarks on the Appointment

Shiji CEO Kevin King expressed enthusiasm about Hopkinson joining the leadership team. He stated,

“His extensive experience in building and growing technology businesses in hospitality, combined with his proven ability to drive growth, makes him the ideal leader to further develop our APAC and Middle East markets.”

(Translation: «His extensive experience in building and growing technology businesses in hospitality, combined with his proven ability to drive growth, makes him the ideal leader to further develop our APAC and Middle East markets.»**)

Hopkinson remarked,

“I’m thrilled to join Shiji at such an exciting time. The APAC and Middle East regions are dynamic, fast-growing markets with a strong demand for innovative hospitality technology.”

(Translation: «I’m thrilled to join Shiji at such an exciting time. The APAC and Middle East regions are dynamic, fast-growing markets with a strong demand for innovative hospitality technology.»**)

Experience and Background

Hopkinson brings a wealth of experience to Shiji, having previously served as the Senior Vice President for EMEA & AsiaPac at Groups360, where he spearheaded sales operations. His career spans several key roles, including co-founding an innovative hospitality grouping solution acquired by Groups360 in 2020.

This appointment reflects a strategic intention at Shiji to maintain and expand its leadership presence in the hospitality technology industry, particularly in rapidly evolving markets.