Ramses Meijer
Chief Executive Officer at WerkMagic and Travel and FinTech in Charlotte, NC, United States
Ramses "Rams" Meijer is a seasoned leader with a robust track record of managing multi-million dollar operations in the fintech and travel industries. His comprehensive command over various facets of online technology—spanning product management, marketing, sales, analytics, and operations—has enabled him to lead and optimize large, geographically dispersed teams effectively. This skill set has been pivotal in driving both rapid tactical improvements and strategic long-term growth.
In a significant entrepreneurial venture, Meijer founded WerkMagic, a full-service property management, marketing, and consulting firm in North Carolina. As CEO, he has brought his extensive expertise in sales, marketing, people management, and online marketplace operations to bear. His strategic vision for WerkMagic is centered around leveraging advanced marketing strategies and robust organizational leadership to ensure significant growth, mainly focusing on enhancing services for short-term rental owners.
During his impactful tenure at LendingTree, Meijer's capabilities were quickly recognized, propelling him from General Manager to Senior Vice President of General Management Operations. In this role, he was accountable for a vast portfolio that generated $700 million in annual revenue, overseeing the P&L and strategic direction of LendingTree's expansive marketplace, which included diverse business lines and brands. His leadership was instrumental in driving significant operational improvements and strategic initiatives, including enhancing the integration of acquired brands and refining the business strategy for various financial products.
Before his tenure at LendingTree, Ramses Meijer had a fruitful six-year stint at Expedia Group, where he held several key roles, culminating as the General Manager for North American brands such as Orbitz, Travelocity, and CheapTickets. His innovative marketing campaigns significantly elevated brand visibility and customer engagement. His achievements at Expedia, marked by rapid promotions and strategic successes, mirrored his later accomplishments at LendingTree, showcasing his ability to drive growth and innovation consistently across different sectors of the digital marketplace.