Gino Engels
Gino Engels co-founded Lighthouse, formerly OTA Insight, which has grown into Belgium's fifth Unicorn with a $2.4 billion valuation after its $370 million Series C.
Gino co-founded Lighthouse (originally OTA Insight) in Ghent, building a revenue intelligence and business intelligence platform for the hospitality industry. The company helps hotels benchmark rates, forecast demand, and optimize pricing using data from online travel agencies.
Lighthouse raised a $370 million Series C at a $2.4 billion valuation, cementing its status as Belgium's fifth Unicorn and one of the country's most significant SaaS success stories. The Ghent origin of Lighthouse continues the city's track record as a hub for B2B SaaS companies with global ambition.Education
- Master, Finance, Economics & Management, European University College Brussels (2003 - 2008)
Career
Roles
Lighthouse#282factoryCo-founder and Chief Customer OfficerNov 2021 – Jan 2025
- Sony Pictures EntertainmentNational Account ManagerJul 2011 – Jun 2013
- Anheuser-Busch InBev#81factoryNational Account ManagerMay 2010 – Apr 2011
- Anheuser-Busch InBev#81factoryKey Account ManagerNov 2009 – Apr 2010
- Anheuser-Busch InBev#81factoryNational Account ExecutiveMay 2009 – Oct 2009
- Anheuser-Busch InBev#81factoryGlobal Management TraineeJul 2008 – Apr 2009
Education
- European University College BrusselsMaster, Finance2003 - 2008
- SGW
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