
Wiesbaden, Germany – 17.03.26 – Omnevo, a global travel retail technology company powering retail operations for airlines, airports and rail operators worldwide, today announced the appointment of Dr. Jan Christoph Meyer as Chief Executive Officer, effective April 2026.
Meyer brings more than 20 years of international leadership experience across operations, supply chain and digital transformation in the aviation, transport, and food service industries.
He has held senior leadership roles with organisations including Lufthansa Group, LSG Group and Deutsche Bahn, where he led large-scale operational transformation programmes, supply redesigns and enterprise technology initiatives.
Meyer is recognised for combining strategic leadership with operational execution, building high-performing international teams, and delivering measurable improvements in efficiency, profitability, and growth.
"I am excited to join Omnevo at a time when airlines, rail operators and airports are rethinking how retail, ecommerce and onboard services can work together to create better passenger experiences and stronger commercial performance," said Meyer. "Omnevo’s end‑to‑end platform and strong industry expertise creates a unique opportunity to help travel operators modernise their retail ecosystems and unlock new ancillary revenue potential."
As CEO, Meyer will focus on accelerating Omnevo’s profitable growth, strengthening its end‑to‑end retail platform capabilities and supporting travel operators in connecting ecommerce, onboard retail, and logistics into one integrated retail ecosystem.
"Jan Christoph possesses a unique combination of operational depth, digital fluency, and global perspective, enabling him to navigate complex delivery projects with precision to deliver transformational value for aviation and rail customers." said Tom Fitzgerald, Managing Director at Ventiga Capital Partners.
Omnevo’s Advisory Board would also like to extend its sincerest gratitude to Peter Coelho, who served as Interim CEO during the recent period of leadership change. Coelho will return to his role as Chief Operating Officer, continuing to manage Omnevo’s operations and customer delivery teams.
Meyer will officially assume the role in April and will meet customers and partners at the World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) in Hamburg from 14–16 April.
Omnevo, founded in 2021 and headquartered in Wiesbaden, Germany, is a global travel retail technology company providing end-to-end retail platforms for airlines, rail operators and airports.
The Omnevo Suite powers travel retail technology for operators worldwide, processing more than 8 million passenger transactions annually and supporting over €100 million in passenger retail revenue. The platform helps operators maximise ancillary revenue while improving the passenger experience.
Ventiga is an entrepreneurial and growth-focused investor partnering with exceptional entrepreneurs and management teams to achieve sustainable, profitable growth and transformational value through active, engaged, and responsible ownership. Ventiga invests in profitable growth companies with superior business expansion potential, primarily in the B2B digital services space.
Laura Gambell
Marketing Director
laura.gambell@omnevo.net
