Johannes Reck
About Johannes
Johannes Reck is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at GetYourGuide.
He leads the company’s long-term vision and strategy.
Under Johannes’ direction, GetYourGuide has grown into the leading global online booking platform for unforgettable travel experiences, with more than 135 million tickets booked to date. As CEO, he drives an internal team of 800 employees from its headquarters in Berlin, Germany.
Johannes is a German native. Prior to founding GetYourGuide, he studied biochemistry at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich).
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What Johannes says about...
… his passion:
Building the future of the travel industry.
… what he has learned on his travels:
Travel is a force of good in the world. It is a powerful tool for cultivating meaningful human connections and fostering a deeper appreciation of our surroundings.
… his sources of inspiration for personal growth:
Long-distance running is my form of meditation. It helps me achieve clarity in my thinking.
… why he went down the founder route after university:
As a founder, I can relentlessly pursue a mission for a very long time. It gives me the opportunity to strive for something greater than myself and make an enduring contribution with a lasting impact on our world.
"The future of travel is digital. There is an exponential shift to digitization that started before the pandemic and has been accelerated by it. We strongly believe in the power of experiences and it’s our mission to unlock unforgettable memories for millions of people around the world."
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