Despegar.com Appoints Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Singh comes to Despegar with over 15 years of finance experience, including most recently as the CFO of Nasdaq-listed AgileThought, a global provider of digital transformation services and custom software development. Previously, Mr. Singh was Head of Finance,
Mr. Singh holds a Master of Business Administration from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a Master of Science in aerospace engineering from the University of
Damián Scokin, CEO, commented:
“I’m pleased to welcome Amit to Despegar’s executive team. Amit’s extensive background in corporate finance and capital markets will play a pivotal role as we continue to target and seize growth opportunities across our markets. We are confident that his vast experience will be valuable in advancing our strategic plan to drive earnings power and further consolidate our leadership position in
Amit Singh, incoming Chief Financial Officer, added:
“I’m thrilled to be joining Despegar at this exciting time and look forward to working with the team to solidify the Company’s leading position in the region’s travel market. Despegar has built an incredible brand and has achieved remarkable growth. I share Damian and the rest of the team’s enthusiasm about the numerous opportunities ahead, and I’m excited to help lead the next phase of this incredible journey.”
About Despegar.com
Despegar is the leading online travel company in
Despegar operates in 20 countries in the region, accompanying Latin Americans from the moment they dream of traveling until they share their memories. With the objective of improving people’s lives and transforming the customer experience, Despegar has developed alternative payment and financing methods, democratizing the access to consumption and bringing Latin Americans closer to their next travel experiences. Despegar’s common shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: DESP). For more information, please visit www.despegar.com.
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