Shilpa Ranganathan Returns to Expedia Group as Chief Product Officer to Lead Innovation

(IN SHORT) Expedia Group has appointed Shilpa Ranganathan as Chief Product Officer, marking her return to the company. With over 25 years of experience in customer-centric product development, including leadership roles at Microsoft, Ranganathan will oversee Expedia’s product and design teams to enhance traveler experiences. She will join the Travel Leadership Team in January, reporting to CEO Ariane Gorin.

(PRESS RELEASE) SEATTLE, WA, 2024-Dec-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) has announced the appointment of Shilpa Ranganathan as its Chief Product Officer, marking her return to the company to lead its product and design teams. With over 25 years of experience in creating customer-centric products, Ranganathan brings a wealth of expertise to her new role.

“We are excited to welcome Shilpa back to Expedia Group as Chief Product Officer,” said Ariane Gorin, Chief Executive Officer of Expedia Group. “Her proven track record in building innovative consumer products and leveraging advanced technology will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional experiences for our travelers and partners. Shilpa’s passion for travel and her deep understanding of product development will be instrumental in driving our mission forward.”

Ranganathan expressed her enthusiasm about rejoining the company, stating, “I have great memories of my time at Expedia Group and am thrilled to return to an organization dedicated to making travel dreams come true. I believe in creating outstanding product experiences that prioritize customer needs. With Expedia Group’s iconic brands and robust B2B platform, we are uniquely positioned to provide valuable travel solutions and foster unforgettable journeys. I look forward to leading the Product team and building experiences that help our customers create lifelong memories.”

Ranganathan most recently served as Corporate Vice President at Microsoft, where she led teams focused on reimagining Windows experiences through AI and Copilot technologies, as well as developing productivity solutions such as Microsoft OneNote and To Do. During her 16+ years at Microsoft, she played a key role in enhancing consumer and commercial applications across various platforms. Prior to Microsoft, she spent three years at Expedia, contributing to the development of core platforms for Expedia.com and other products.

Starting her new role in January, Ranganathan will join the Travel Leadership Team based in Seattle and report directly to CEO Ariane Gorin.

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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Source: Expedia, Inc.

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