Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) announced the appointment of Shilpa Ranganathan as the company’s Chief Product Officer, marking her return to Expedia Group to lead the product and design teams.

"We’re thrilled to welcome Shilpa back to Expedia Group as Chief Product Officer. She brings extensive experience in building consumer products based on customer needs and leveraging cutting-edge technology. Shilpa’s passion for travel and expertise in product development will be invaluable as we continue to create new experiences for our travelers and partners," said Ariane Gorin, Chief Executive Officer, Expedia Group.

“I have fond memories of Expedia Group and couldn't be more excited to return to a company whose mission is to make dreams come true for travelers and partners around the world,” said Shilpa Ranganathan. “I strongly believe in building superior product experiences designed with the customer in mind. With its iconic brands and leading B2B business, Expedia Group is well-positioned to deliver valuable travel experiences from pre-trip to post-post and drive unprecedented growth for partners. I’m looking forward to leading the Product organization and creating experiences that help our customers make lifelong memories with every journey.”

Shilpa brings over 25 years of expertise in building customer-centric products and experiences at some of the most forward-thinking companies. Most recently, she was Corporate Vice President at Microsoft, leading the Windows end-user, developer, and marketplace teams. In this role, she was responsible for driving Microsoft’s consumer business on Windows and re-imagining Windows product experiences with AI & Copilot. During her 16+ years with the company, she held various roles that focused on driving compelling productivity experiences on iOS/Android, developing productivity solutions like Microsoft OneNote and Microsoft To Do, seamlessly integrating Microsoft services on mobile ecosystems, as well as managing commercial applications and services. Before joining Microsoft, Shilpa spent three years at Expedia, on the product team responsible for Expedia.com, Expedia.ca, and private label product teams.

Shilpa will join the Travel Leadership Team in January based in Seattle and report directly to Ariane Gorin, CEO of Expedia Group.

About Expedia Group

Expedia Group, Inc. brands power travel for everyone, everywhere through our global platform. Driven by the core belief that travel is a force for good, we help people experience the world in new ways and build lasting connections. We provide industry-leading technology solutions to fuel partner growth and success, while facilitating memorable experiences for travelers. Expedia Group’s three flagship consumer brands include: Expedia®, Hotels.com®, and Vrbo®.

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