SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Dec. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabre Corporation
(NASDAQ: SABR) today announced that Hervé Couturier, President of
Kerney Partners, was elected to its board of directors, effective
Dec. 11, 2017.
Couturier served as Executive Vice President, R&D, at
Amadeus from 2012 to 2016. Prior to that, he was Executive
Vice President of SAP AG's Technology Group and Head of
Research.
At Sabre, Couturier will serve as chair of the technology
committee of the board of directors.
"Hervé brings deep industry and relevant technology experience
to Sabre's board of directors," said Larry
Kellner, chairman of the board. "His leadership as the chair
of the technology committee will add valuable experience and
expertise to the board. I want to express my gratitude to
Joe Osnoss for his leadership as the
chair of the technology committee since 2014 and look forward to
his continued service as a valued member of that
committee."
Sabre President and CEO Sean
Menke added, "Hervé's key perspectives, insights and
experience make him a great addition as we continue to shape and
execute our future technology objectives and strategy."
Sabre also announced that, as planned, Larry Kellner, currently executive chairman,
will return to his prior position of non-executive chairman of the
board, effective Dec. 31, 2017. Mr.
Kellner was named executive chairman on an interim basis effective
Dec. 31, 2016 concurrently with the
promotion of Sean Menke to president
and CEO.
Sabre further announced that in connection with Kellner's return
to his role as an independent chairman of the board, the board will
not maintain a separate lead independent director and accordingly
Karl Peterson will no longer serve
in that position, also effective Dec. 31,
2017. Mr. Peterson will continue to serve on Sabre's board
of directors, including serving on the compensation, governance and
nominating, and executive committees.
About Sabre
Sabre Corporation is the leading technology provider to the
global travel industry. Sabre's software, data, mobile and
distribution solutions are used by hundreds of airlines and
thousands of hotel properties to manage critical operations,
including passenger and guest reservations, revenue management,
flight, network and crew management. Sabre also operates a leading
global travel marketplace, which processes more than US$120 billion of global travel spend annually by
connecting travel buyers and suppliers. Headquartered in
Southlake, Texas, USA, Sabre
serves customers in more than 160 countries around the world. For
more information, please visit www.sabre.com
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