Peter Kern Exits Expedia Board as New CEO Makes Changes


Expedia Group CEO Peter Kern at Skift Global Forum

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Did Ariane Gorin's strategy changes speed Peter Kern's departure from the Expedia Group board?

Former Expedia Group CEO Peter Kern gave up his vice chairman role and exited the board, the company announced. It said Kern "agreed" to do so "given the speed and success of the Company’s recent management transition."

Ariane Gorin took over as Expedia Group CEO on May 13, replacing Kern, who had become CEO in 2020. Kern joined the Expedia Group board in 2005, and became vice chairman in 2018.

Gorin Reversed Some of Kern's Strategies

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