Following the succession from Peter Kern to Ariane
Gorin, Expedia Group taps two long-time Expedia veterans to
lead newly formed operating divisions
SEATTLE, Feb. 21,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE)
today announced the appointment of Alfonso
Paredes as President of Private Label Solutions and
Greg Schulze as President of Travel
Partners and Media, creating two new operating divisions within the
Company.
Ariane Gorin, current Expedia for
Business president, scheduled to take over as CEO of Expedia Group
in May, said, "Alfonso and Greg are proven leaders with global
experience and deep travel partner relationships across the
industry. Their experience is ideal for these new divisions, and
I'm confident they will continue to advance our company's mission
and deliver exceptional value to partners and travelers."
Alfonso Paredes has been with
Expedia Group for over 14 years and has played a pivotal role in
the growth of the Private Label Solutions business, leading the
commercial operation and consistently expanding into various global
regions. Under his leadership, the business has surged, including
partnerships with financial institutions, travel companies and
global loyalty programs.
Greg Schulze brings nearly 20
years of global experience with Expedia Group and serves as a board
member of the U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board and Traveloka.
With his experience in building transformational partnerships
across all travel verticals, this role underscores Expedia Group's
commitment to strengthening relationships with travel companies and
accelerating the growth of its world-class advertising
business.
"Expedia Group has a rich history of powering the industry and
partners around the world. Our Private Label Solutions team has
been at the forefront of that innovation, and I look forward to
bringing more value to partners as our marketplace and technology
continues to evolve," said Alfonso Paredes.
Greg Schulze commented, "I am
thrilled to lead the Travel Partners and Media division. We
continue to deliver value to partners by bringing all of Expedia
Group's capabilities to them, including the most valuable media
network in travel. With unmatched global inventory that reaches
high-value travelers, we are positioned to drive meaningful impact
in the travel industry."
The appointments of Alfonso
Paredes and Greg Schulze
reflect Expedia Group's ongoing commitment to fostering talent from
within and empowering teams to drive innovation and growth. As
Expedia Group continues to navigate an evolving travel landscape,
these leaders signal a strategic move to capitalize on global
opportunities (collectively having worked in Asia, Europe,
Latin America, and North America) and deliver value to travelers,
partners, and shareholders alike.
About Expedia Group
Expedia Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPE) brands power travel for
everyone, everywhere through our global platform. Driven by the
core belief that travel is a force for good, we help people
experience the world in new ways and build lasting connections. We
provide industry-leading technology solutions to fuel partner
growth and success, while facilitating memorable experiences for
travelers. Our organization is made up of three pillars: Expedia
Brands, housing all our consumer brands; Expedia Product &
Technology, focused on the group's product and technical strategy
and offerings; and Expedia for Business, consisting of
business-to-business solutions and relationships throughout the
travel ecosystem.
Expedia Group's three flagship consumer brands includes:
Expedia®, Hotels.com®, and Vrbo®. One Key™ is our comprehensive
loyalty program that unifies Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo into one
simple, flexible travel rewards experience. To enroll in
One Key, download Expedia,
Hotels.com and Vrbo mobile apps for free on iOS and Android
devices. One Key is currently
available in the U.S. and will become available globally soon.
For more information, visit www.expediagroup.com. Follow us on
Twitter @expediagroup and check out our LinkedIn
www.linkedin.com/company/expedia.
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