Darren Huston is the founder and CEO of BlackPines Global Advisors B.V. incorporated in May 2016 in The Hague. Darren Huston BlackPines’ mission is to help both owners and leaders of private companies optimize the value of their investments. From January 2014 to April 2016, Mr. Darren Huston served as President and CEO of the Priceline Group. In September 2011, Mr. Darren Huston was appointed to the position of CEO of Booking.com, the principal subsidiary of the Priceline Group. During his tenure, Booking.com expanded four-fold, becoming the world leader in the online booking of accommodations. The Priceline Group was also named a Fortune 500 “Most Admired Company” for the first time in 2014 and increased its market value from $30 billion in 2011 to now over $80 billion. Darren Huston also led the acquisition of OpenTable and investments into Ctrip, China’s largest online travel agency.