At SpaFinder, Daniel Lizio-Katzen is utilizing his knowledge in online marketing and technology to expand SpaFinder's position as the leading brand in the spa lifestyle category. Prior to joining SpaFinder in 2006, Mr. Lizio-Katzen served as the Vice President of U.S. Operations at OctopusTravel.com (a Cendant Company) where he was responsible for managing finance, technology, sales, and marketing. During his tenure he overhauled the company's U.S. affiliate program, initiated multimillion-dollar partnerships with leading travel brands, led the design and development of a new eCommerce platform and increased sales by more than 3,000%. Prior to OctopusTravel.com, Mr. Lizio-Katzen worked in industries ranging from Finance to Telecom, including positions with CitiGroup's Private Bank, Grand Central Communications, and NorthPoint Communications among others. Mr. Lizio-Katzen holds a B.A. in Political Science with a minor in Computer Science from New York University.