Expedia Group Names Scott Schenkel as Chief Financial Officer
Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) has appointed Scott Schenkel as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective after the company files its 2024 Annual Report (expected around February 7, 2025). Schenkel brings over 30 years of global business and financial leadership experience, particularly in e-commerce, healthcare, and technology sectors. He previously served as Interim CEO and CFO at eBay Inc., and spent 17 years at General Electric Company in various financial leadership roles.
The appointment follows the previously announced departure of current CFO Julie Whalen, who will remain through February 2025 to ensure a smooth transition. In his new role, Schenkel will lead Expedia Group's global finance organization and report directly to CEO Ariane Gorin from Seattle headquarters.
Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) ha nominato Scott Schenkel come nuovo Direttore Finanziario, con effetto dopo la presentazione del rapporto annuale 2024 dell'azienda (previsto intorno al 7 febbraio 2025). Schenkel porta con sé oltre 30 anni di esperienza nella leadership aziendale e finanziaria a livello globale, in particolare nei settori dell'e-commerce, della sanità e della tecnologia. In precedenza, ha ricoperto il ruolo di CEO e CFO ad interim presso eBay Inc. e ha trascorso 17 anni presso General Electric Company in vari ruoli di leadership finanziaria.
La nomina segue l'annuncio della partenza dell'attuale CFO Julie Whalen, che rimarrà in carica fino a febbraio 2025 per garantire una transizione fluida. In questo nuovo ruolo, Schenkel guiderà l'organizzazione finanziaria globale di Expedia Group e riporterà direttamente al CEO Ariane Gorin dalla sede di Seattle.
Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) ha nombrado a Scott Schenkel como su nuevo Director Financiero, efectivo después de que la compañía presente su Informe Anual 2024 (que se espera alrededor del 7 de febrero de 2025). Schenkel aporta más de 30 años de experiencia en liderazgo empresarial y financiero a nivel global, particularmente en los sectores de comercio electrónico, salud y tecnología. Anteriormente, se desempeñó como CEO y CFO interino en eBay Inc., y pasó 17 años en General Electric Company en varios roles de liderazgo financiero.
El nombramiento sigue a la partida previamente anunciada de la actual CFO Julie Whalen, quien permanecerá hasta febrero de 2025 para asegurar una transición fluida. En su nuevo rol, Schenkel liderará la organización financiera global de Expedia Group y reportará directamente a la CEO Ariane Gorin desde la sede en Seattle.
익스피디아 그룹 (NASDAQ: EXPE)는 스콧 셴켈을 새로운 최고재무책임자(CFO)로 임명했으며, 이는 회사가 2024년 연례 보고서를 제출한 후(2025년 2월 7일 경) 효력이 발생합니다. 셴켈은 전자상거래, 건강관리 및 기술 분야에서 특히 30년 이상의 글로벌 비즈니스 및 재무 리더십 경험을 가지고 있습니다. 그는 이전에 이베이 Inc.에서 임시 CEO 및 CFO로 재직했으며, 일반 전기(General Electric)에서 17년 동안 다양한 재무 리더십 역할을 수행했습니다.
이번 임명은 현재 CFO인 줄리 웨일렌의 퇴임 발표에 따른 것으로, 웨일렌은 원활한 전환을 보장하기 위해 2025년 2월까지 남아 있을 것입니다. 새로운 역할에서 셴켈은 익스피디아 그룹의 글로벌 재무 조직을 이끌고 시애틀 본사에서 CEO 아리안 고린에게 직접 보고할 것입니다.
Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) a nommé Scott Schenkel comme nouveau Directeur Financier, prenant effet après la publication du Rapport Annuel 2024 de l'entreprise (prévu aux alentours du 7 février 2025). Schenkel apporte plus de 30 années d'expérience en leadership commercial et financier à l'échelle mondiale, notamment dans les secteurs du commerce électronique, de la santé et de la technologie. Auparavant, il a occupé le poste de PDG et de CFO par intérim chez eBay Inc., et a passé 17 ans chez General Electric Company dans divers rôles de leadership financier.
Cette nomination fait suite à l'annonce du départ de la CFO actuelle, Julie Whalen, qui restera jusqu'en février 2025 pour assurer une transition en douceur. Dans son nouveau rôle, Schenkel dirigera l'organisation financière mondiale d'Expedia Group et reportera directement à la PDG Ariane Gorin depuis le siège de Seattle.
Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) hat Scott Schenkel zum neuen Finanzvorstand ernannt, wirksam nach der Einreichung des Jahresberichts 2024 des Unternehmens (voraussichtlich um den 7. Februar 2025). Schenkel bringt über 30 Jahre Erfahrung in der globalen Unternehmens- und Finanzführung mit, insbesondere in den Bereichen E-Commerce, Gesundheitswesen und Technologie. Zuvor war er als interimistischer CEO und CFO bei eBay Inc. tätig und verbrachte 17 Jahre bei General Electric Company in verschiedenen Führungspositionen im Finanzbereich.
Die Ernennung folgt auf die bereits angekündigte Abreise der aktuellen CFO Julie Whalen, die bis Februar 2025 bleibt, um einen reibungslosen Übergang zu gewährleisten. In seiner neuen Rolle wird Schenkel die globale Finanzorganisation von Expedia Group leiten und direkt an CEO Ariane Gorin von der Zentrale in Seattle berichten.
- Appointment of experienced CFO with strong e-commerce background
- Planned smooth transition period with current CFO ensures operational continuity
- New CFO brings extensive M&A and integration experience
- None.
Mr. Schenkel has more than 30 years of global business and financial leadership expertise across e-commerce, healthcare, and technology businesses. As an operationally focused CFO, his experience spans company, business unit and functional leadership with extensive knowledge in financial planning, analytics, strategy, audit, mergers and acquisitions, integration, and process improvement.
“Scott joins Expedia Group with extensive financial leadership experience across global businesses, particularly in e-commerce,” said Ariane Gorin, Chief Executive Officer, Expedia Group. “His expertise, operational acumen, and strategic insight will be instrumental as we strengthen our position as a global leader in travel. I look forward to working with Scott to drive our strategic goals forward. I also want to thank Julie for her significant contributions and dedication during her tenure as CFO, as well as for ensuring a smooth transition to Scott.”
“I’m honored to join Expedia Group and excited about the opportunity to contribute to such an innovative and dynamic company,” said Scott Schenkel. “I look forward to collaborating with Ariane and the team to drive financial excellence and support the company’s mission of powering global travel experiences.”
About Scott Schenkel
Mr. Schenkel most recently served as the Interim CEO of eBay Inc. from September 2019 through April 2020 and its Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from 2015 to 2019. Prior to the eBay CFO role, he spent six years as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of eBay Marketplace, having originally joined eBay in 2007 as Vice President of Global Financial Planning and Analytics. Prior to eBay, Mr. Schenkel spent nearly 17 years at General Electric Company in a variety of financial leadership roles.
About Expedia Group
Expedia Group, Inc. 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. Expedia Group’s three flagship consumer brands include: Expedia®, Hotels.com®, and Vrbo®.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains certain statements that constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of federal securities laws, including statements regarding Expedia Group’s CFO transition. These statements are based on management's assumptions and beliefs in light of the information currently available to it. Such statements are indicated by words or phrases such as "anticipate," "continue," "expect," "future," "position," "strategy," "will," and variations of such words and similar phrases. Various uncertainties and other factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These include the specific risk factors identified in "Risk Factors" in our annual report on Form 10-K for our last fiscal year and any subsequent filings. Expedia Group assumes no obligation to update the information contained herein unless required by applicable law. Please refer to Expedia Group’s reports and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a further discussion of these risks and uncertainties.
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