Expedia Group Names Two New Presidents

Expedia Group has named two new presidents who will lead newly created operating groups within the company.

Alfonso Paredes will serve as president of Expedia’s new Private Label Solutions group, while Greg Schulze lead the new Travel Partners and Media  division.

“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,” Ariane Gorin, current Expedia for Business president, said in a statement.

Alfonso Paredes, president of Expedia’s new Private Label Solutions group

Paredes has been with Expedia Group for more than 14 years and during that time has played a critical role in helping to grow Expedia’s Private Label Solutions business, the company said in a statement.

That effort included 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,” Expedia said in a statement.  

Schulze meanwhile, brings nearly 20 years of global experience with Expedia Group. He is also 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,” the company's statement continued.  
 
Both Paredes and Schulze expressed excitement about the new roles at Expedia.

"Expedia Group has a rich history of powering the industry and partners around the world,” Paredes said. “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.”

Schulze said he’s 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,” Schulze added. “With unmatched global inventory that reaches high-value travelers, we are positioned to drive meaningful impact in the travel industry.” 

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