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Sabre announces CEO succession plan

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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SOUTHLAKE, Texas, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading software and technology company that powers the global travel industry, announced today that Sean Menke, currently Chair of the company's Board and its Chief Executive Officer, will transition to be solely Sabre's Executive Chair of the Board, effective April 27, 2023. At that time, Kurt Ekert, currently President of Sabre, will also become the company's Chief Executive Officer, reporting to the Board of Directors. Ekert has also been nominated as a director for election at Sabre's 2023 Annual Meeting, to be held on April 26, 2023. These moves are being made as part of the company's and the Board of Directors' ongoing succession planning.

Key Points: 
  • These moves are being made as part of the company's and the Board of Directors' ongoing succession planning.
  • Menke joined Sabre in 2015 serving as president of its largest business division, before being promoted to CEO in late 2016.
  • Ekert joined Sabre in January 2022 as President as part of the company's long term succession plans, as it split the role of president and CEO.
  • Ekert responded, "I am proud to be stepping into the CEO role at Sabre and eager to continue to advance our strategy while fostering a winning culture of empowerment, innovation and performance.

Sabre appoints Chadwick Ho as its next Chief Legal Officer

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Monday, August 8, 2022
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SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR),a leading software and technology company that powers the global travel industry, today announced that seasoned legal executive, Chadwick Ho, will be joining the company next month as its Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer.

Key Points: 
  • SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR),a leading software and technology company that powers the global travel industry, today announced that seasoned legal executive, Chadwick Ho, will be joining the company next month as its Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer.
  • Ho will oversee all aspects of legal, including governance, business transactions, commercial matters, litigation, public policy, and government affairs.
  • "We are executing against a clear set of strategic priorities that we believe position Sabre well for long-term profitable growth.
  • He joins Sabre from The Walt Disney company where he served as Associate General Counsel overseeing legal across the business operations of Disney's television networks and streaming services.

Sabre Announces Changes to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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Peterson will remain on Sabre's Board of Directors after his retirement as Chairman.

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  • Peterson will remain on Sabre's Board of Directors after his retirement as Chairman.
  • Today the Company also announced that long-standing Board member, Gary Kusin, would be retiring from the Board immediately before the 2022 Annual Meeting.
  • "This is the right time for Sean to step into the role of Sabre's Chair of the Board," said Karl Peterson, current Chairman of the Company's board.
  • Peterson continued, "I would also like to congratulate Gary Kusin on his retirement from Sabre's Board of Directors and thank Gary for his many years of service on Sabre's Board of Directors.

Sabre Announces Leadership Changes to Accelerate Execution of its Strategy

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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Sean Menke, Sabre's chief executive officer stated, "We are thrilled to have Kurt join Sabre as President during this pivotal phase in our transformation journey.

Key Points: 
  • Sean Menke, Sabre's chief executive officer stated, "We are thrilled to have Kurt join Sabre as President during this pivotal phase in our transformation journey.
  • He brings extensive global operating leadership and a deep understanding of the travel technology ecosystem.
  • At Sabre, Ekert will have direct responsibility for the company's travel solutions and hospitality solutions businesses, technology engineering and operations and Sabre Labs.
  • Headquartered in Southlake, Texas, USA, Sabre serves customers in more than 160 countries around the world.

Sabre Announces Leadership Updates to Drive its Transformation

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Tuesday, July 7, 2020
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SOUTHLAKE, Texas, July 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR),the leading software and technology company that powers the global travel industry, today announced important updates to its executive leadership, taking the next critical step toward completing the company's transformation.

Key Points: 
  • SOUTHLAKE, Texas, July 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR),the leading software and technology company that powers the global travel industry, today announced important updates to its executive leadership, taking the next critical step toward completing the company's transformation.
  • "I am excited about what lays ahead for Sabre and our new leadership team," said Sean Menke, Sabre's president and chief executive officer.
  • The company announced the following leadership appointments today:
    Dave Shirkwill continue in his role of president of Sabre's newly, realigned Travel Solutions business reporting to CEO Sean Menke.
  • Sabre noted that neither the company's previously-announced strategic realignment, nor the leadership appointments announced today, will change the organizational structure or mission of its hospitality business.

Sabre accelerates technology evolution with key leadership appointment and new development facility

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Thursday, May 23, 2019
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This week, Sabre has reached two crucial milestones in this journey the opening of the technology company's new development center location in Krakow, and the appointment of technology veteran Sebastian Drzewieckit to lead the team.

Key Points: 
  • This week, Sabre has reached two crucial milestones in this journey the opening of the technology company's new development center location in Krakow, and the appointment of technology veteran Sebastian Drzewieckit to lead the team.
  • The new facility will be housed in one of the city's most progressive office buildings, providing a cutting-edge environment to further improve Sabre's development capabilities.
  • Sabre started charting a new course with the appointment of Sean Menke as president and CEO in December 2016.
  • The company has made significant progress on its technology evolution, realizing tangible benefits in stability, security, flexibility and efficiency.

Menke to present at the 2019 Employee Ownership Conference

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Friday, April 5, 2019
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OAKLAND, Calif., April 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Chuck Bachman , Senior Corporate Counsel of Menke, will discuss everything you need to know about The 2018 Main Street Employee Ownership Act and its Impact on SBA Lending on Tuesday, April 9th.

Key Points: 
  • OAKLAND, Calif., April 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Chuck Bachman , Senior Corporate Counsel of Menke, will discuss everything you need to know about The 2018 Main Street Employee Ownership Act and its Impact on SBA Lending on Tuesday, April 9th.
  • The act was signed into law in 2018, and provides government backed financing for employee stock ownership plan, or ESOP, buyouts.
  • John Menke, President of Menke, co-authored the ESOP legislation under ERISA, which codified them into law.
  • Menke has enabled over 3,500 companies to successfully transition to employee ownership.