Stephen Bodnar
About Stephen Bodnar
Stephen Bodnar serves as the Chief Executive Officer of OpenKey, where he has led significant growth in SaaS revenue since 2022. He has extensive experience in product management and marketing, having held senior positions at various technology companies.
Current Role at OpenKey
Stephen Bodnar serves as the Chief Executive Officer of OpenKey, a position he has held since 2022. Under his leadership, OpenKey has focused on advancing IoT hardware technologies through a Hardware-as-a-Service (HaaS) model. Bodnar has played a significant role in enhancing the company's mobile key network, contributing to the launch of globally recognized brand references. His leadership has also led to a substantial improvement in the OpenKey app's rating, increasing it from 1.0/1.5 to 4.4/4.5, which has positively impacted customer satisfaction.
Previous Experience
Before joining OpenKey, Stephen Bodnar held various senior leadership roles in multiple organizations. He worked at MSC Software as Global Vice President of Product Management & Marketing from 2005 to 2008. He then served as Vice President/GM of Data Management and PLM at Autodesk from 2008 to 2012. Following this, he was the Senior Vice President of Strategy, Products, and Operations at Kenesto Corp from 2012 to 2015. Bodnar continued his career at Hilti as SVP/GM Global Application Software from 2015 to 2020, and most recently, he was SVP of Enterprise MultiFamily Solutions at RealPage, Inc. from 2020 to 2021.
Education and Certifications
Stephen Bodnar has an extensive educational background. He earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Business Administration and Management from the University of Wales, studying from 2011 to 2016. He also completed a Graduate Certificate in Industrial Quality & Process Management at the Chrysler Quality Institute. Additionally, Bodnar pursued a Data Science for Business Certificate at Rice University from 2019 to 2020. He has furthered his education in Mergers and Acquisitions with a certificate from the SMU Cox School of Business in 2017.
Achievements in Leadership
During his tenure at OpenKey, Stephen Bodnar has led the company to achieve a 70% growth in top-line SaaS revenue since 2022. His strategic direction has been instrumental in enhancing the company's market presence and operational efficiency. Bodnar's focus on customer satisfaction and product development has resulted in significant improvements in the OpenKey app's performance and user experience, reflecting his commitment to driving innovation and excellence within the organization.