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Laurence Tracol appointed as CFO of the global travel marketplace Skyscanner

Prof. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan DhirajProf. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan DhirajBusiness Transformation

Skyscanner has appointed Laurence Tracol as CFO. Laurence joined the global travel marketplace Skyscanner as VP of Finance in September 2020.

Reporting to CEO John Mangelaars, Laurence will lead Skyscanner’s global finance function, including financial planning and analysis, M&A and business analytics and reporting across multiple locations and jurisdictions in Europe, USA, and Asia Pacific.

Skyscanner’s CEO John Mangelaars said: “I’m delighted to have Laurence on board as CFO, bringing her strong leadership skills, financial experience and passion to the role. Over the last year she has been instrumental in shaping our response to the complexities currently impacting the travel industry as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. As travel recovers, Laurence is a key part of the executive team shaping our business strategy and ambitious long term growth plans.”

Laurence Tracol said: “After a challenging period, Skyscanner is well positioned to emerge from the global crisis stronger than ever before. I’m honoured to be part of the leadership team driving change both for the sector and within Skyscanner itself, as we forge a new path creating positive impact, and embracing new opportunities in the digital economy. I’m looking forward to finding more ways to drive change, focusing on two personal passion areas of mine – empowering women through travel and making travel more sustainable.”

Who is Laurence Tracol?

Laurence Tracol was born and raised in France, where she gained her accounting and finance qualifications including an MBA completed at HEC Paris. She brings with her 25 years of financial experience at major high tech and e-commerce companies in Europe and the Silicon Valley in the US, whilst also serving in strategic advisory and non-executive director roles. Prior to joining Skyscanner, Laurence held several finance leadership positions at eBay, most recently Deputy CFO for eBay International. Laurence is married and has two teenage children. As a family, they strongly believe that travel is a force for good. They are travel enthusiasts and passionate about sustainable experiences and cultural connections.

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CEOWORLD magazine - Latest - Business Transformation - Laurence Tracol appointed as CFO of the global travel marketplace Skyscanner
Prof. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan Dhiraj

Prof. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan Dhiraj

Prof. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan Dhiraj is a media and technology executive, macro-economist, strategic thinker, chair, and chief executive officer of the CEOWORLD magazine, one of the world’s most influential and recognized global news publications. Under Dr. Amarendra's leadership, CEOWORLD magazine has become the world's most iconic news organization, whose rigorous reporting and unsurpassed storytelling connect with millions of business leaders daily. Additionally, he serves as the chair and founding member of the CEOWORLD magazine’s Inclusion Advisory Board.

In his current role, he counsels and collaborates with c-suite executives of large multinational corporations, helping them drive change in their companies to improve their competitiveness. Dr. Amarendra has extensive experience in serving on numerous boards. He leads and supports a globally dispersed team of columnists, correspondents, editors, journalists, reporters, researchers, and industry analysts.

He received his Ph.D. in Finance and Banking from the European Global School, Paris, France. He also received his Doctoral Degree in Chartered Accountancy from the European International University Paris, France, and a Doctorate in Business Administration from Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design (KNUTD), Ukraine. He earned his Master of Business Administration degree in Finance and his master’s degree in Chartered Accountancy (CA) from European Global School Paris. Dr. Amarendra also holds a Master of Business Administration degree in International Relations and Affairs from the American University of Athens, Alabama, United States.

As CEO, he transformed the CEOWORLD magazine into a highly efficient, digital-first, profitable enterprise. Today, CEOWORLD magazine is a standard bearer for modern responsible journalism. Dr. Amarendra retains a strong desire to continuously improve his skills and abilities and believes that the first step to being a true leader is to inspire others to lead with you.

Prof. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan Dhiraj is the CHAIR, CEO, AND EDITORIAL DIRECTOR of the CEOWORLD magazine. Connect with him through LinkedIn.
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