CEO Spotlight


In The Big Chair - Sean Menke of Sabre
Interview / Distribution
In The Big Chair - Sean Menke of Sabre
By Kevin May | November 16, 2017
  The new boss has been in the job less than a year - but with a wealth of experience in the world of airlines and elsewhere, he knows what needs to be done in areas as varied as NDC, AI and... Read More
In The Big Chair - Barbara Dalibard of SITA
Interview / Technology
In The Big Chair - Barbara Dalibard of SITA
By Kevin May | November 12, 2017
The aviation technology company is nearly 70 years old and, amongst other things, works with airports and airlines on their passenger service Read More
In The Big Chair - Gordon Wilson of Travelport
Interview / Distribution
In The Big Chair - Gordon Wilson of Travelport
By Kevin May | November 8, 2017
  Travelport, as one of the three main distribution platforms that power so much of the mechanics behind the industry, is evolving - not least because it has to, as technology and processes evolve. Read More
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Interview / Online
In The Big Chair - Mark Okerstrom of Expedia Inc
By Kevin May | November 7, 2017
The former-CFO of the company talks to Kevin May about keeping an eye on Google, what the direct debate should really be about, and diversity in the company. Read More
In The Big Chair - Mike Ford of SiteMinder
Interview / Distribution
In The Big Chair - Mike Ford of SiteMinder
By Kevin May | November 5, 2017
  The man who helped get SiteMinder off the ground in 2006 has plenty to say about the direct-booking debate, intermediaries becoming tech vendors and his style as a boss. Read More
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