Technology industry executive, Eric L. Kelly, to join its Board of
Directors
SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Oct. 16,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ:
SABR), a leading travel technology company, today announced that
Technology industry veteran, Eric L.
Kelly, has been elected to its Board of Directors, effective
Jan. 1, 2025.
"We believe 2025 will be another important year for Sabre's
technology evolution and look forward to having Eric join Sabre's
Board at this key time," said Gail
Mandel, Chair of Sabre's Board of Directors. "As a current
and former chief executive at varying and complex technology
companies, Eric brings extensive experience and thought leadership
to our board."
Kelly is a technology industry veteran with over 40 years of
experience across the technology industry, achieving consistent
success in a wide range of senior executive roles. He currently
serves as Chairman and CEO of Overland Tandberg, a portfolio of
technology companies that comprise a global Hybrid Cloud software
and infrastructure enterprises. Specifically, he brings areas of
expertise that include cybersecurity, complex M&A strategy and
execution, international corporate finance, government affairs and
strategic business transformations.
Kelly will serve on the technology committee and the audit
committee of the Board of Directors.
About Eric Kelly
Kelly is a technology industry veteran with over four decades of
experience growing and turning around technology companies ranging
from pre-public startup to Fortune 100 organizations
─ achieving consistent success in a wide range of senior
executive roles, including CEO, President, and COO. He has served
on boards of public companies trading on the U.S. and Canada stock exchanges, private companies,
universities, and foundations for the past 20 years. His specific
areas of expertise include cybersecurity, complex M&A
strategy/execution, international corporate finance, government
affairs, business transformations, and leading the strategic
visions and product development of software, SAAS, cloud, and
artificial intelligence technology companies. Of significant
further value in today's environment, Kelly is a thought leader in
developing the culture of the companies and senior management in
diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I).
Kelly currently serves as the Chairman and CEO of Overland
Tandberg, a global hybrid cloud software and infrastructure
company, which he has held since 2018. In addition, since
2018, he has served as the Founder and Chairman of Bridge 2
Technologies, LLC, a next generation SaaS software enterprise
company. From 2014 to 2018, he served as CEO of Sphere 3D
Corporation, a cloud and virtualization technology solutions
provider. From 2009 to 2014, he served as initially as a Director,
and then as President and CEO of Overland Storage, Inc., a provider
of unified data management and data protection solutions, until its
acquisition by Sphere 3D Corporation. From 2007 to 2009, he
was Chairman and founder of Silicon Valley Management Partners
Inc., a management consulting and M&A advisory firm in the
private equity sector. From 2002 to 2004, Kelly was President
and CEO of Snap Appliance, which was acquired by Adaptec Inc., and
from 2004 to 2006, Kelly was Vice President and General Manager of
Storage Systems and Solutions at Adaptec Inc. Prior to that,
Kelly served in various roles, including President of the Network
Systems Division of Maxtor and Vice President of Dell's Enterprise
group, as well as in executive positions with Hitachi Data Systems,
Conner Peripherals, and IBM.
Kelly received an Honorary Doctorate from Grambling University,
an MBA from San Francisco State
University and a B.S. in Business Management from
San Jose State University.
About Sabre Corporation
Sabre Corporation is a
leading software and technology company that powers the global
travel industry, serving a wide range of travel companies including
airlines, hoteliers, travel agencies and other
suppliers. The company provides retailing, distribution and
fulfilment solutions that help its customers operate more
efficiently, drive revenue and offer personalized traveler
experiences. Through its leading travel marketplace, Sabre connects
travel suppliers with buyers from around the globe. Headquartered
in Southlake,
Texas, USA, Sabre serves customers
in more than 160 countries around the world. For more information
visit www.sabre.com.
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