HBX Group appoints Brendan Brennan as Interim Chief Executive Officer

Outgoing CEO, Nicolas Huss, retires

HBX Group International, which is listed on the Spanish stock exchange, is entering a transition period of leadership, and has appointed Brendan Brennan as interim chief executive officer.

The Board of Directors, meeting on 28 July, 2026, approved the retirement of Nicolas Huss and the appointment of Brennan as interim CEO, effective 1 October 2026. 

In this role, Brennan will oversee operational and strategic continuity of the group which operates brands including Hotelbeds, Bedsonline, The Luxurist, Roiback, Civitfun and PerfectStay, during the transition. 

The Board has now launched a comprehensive search process, led by Egon Zehnder, to identify a permanent chief executive, with an announcement expected at the next Annual General Meeting in February of next year.

Brennan has served as Chief Financial Officer of HBX Group, a role from which he has played a central part in shaping and executing the company’s strategy as a public company, including during its successful 2025 IPO.

James Bilefield, chair of the Board, said: "On behalf of the Board and the Company, I would like to thank Nicolas for his leadership and for his contribution to building HBX Group into a leading B2B travel technology business. 

"From the depths of the pandemic, Huss led the group through a period of impressive revenue and profit growth," he said - one of which earnt him the coveted lifetime achievement award at Travolution's awards in 2024.

"His vision for the company led to a broader ecosystem of products and services that simplify the complex and fragmented world of travel for our clients and partners around the world. We are grateful for his contribution and appreciate his continued support over the coming months to facilitate an orderly transition."

Huss expressed confidence in the Group’s outlook. He said: "Leading HBX Group has been a great privilege. Since joining in 2021, I have been proud to work with the team to transform the business into one of the world’s leading B2B travel technology companies. 

"Every milestone reached, from our ecosystem transformation to our public listing, has been the result of the incredibly talented people I have had the privilege to work alongside. I leave confident in the Group’s strategy, its people and its long-term prospects. 

"As I prepare to hand over, I am particularly pleased that Brendan will be leading the business during this next phase. 

"As our CFO, he has played a central role in shaping and executing our strategy as a public company and is exceptionally well placed to provide stability and continuity throughout the transition period."

The Group operates brands including Hotelbeds, Bedsonline, The Luxurist, Roiback, Civitfun and PerfectStay, serving partners such as tour operators, travel agencies, airlines and loyalty programmes in more than 170 countries, and employs more than 3,500 people worldwide.