Larry Kellner, former Chairman and CEO of Continental Airlines, will join Sabre Holdings as non-executive Chairman of the board of directors. Kellner succeeds Sam Gilliland, who was previous Chairman and CEO of Sabre. Gilliland will remain on Sabre’s board of directors.
Kellner joins the Sabre board following a 14-year career at Continental Airlines, where he served initially as Chief Financial Officer, then President, Chief Operating Officer, and finally Chairman and CEO before retiring in 2009.
He is currently the President of Emerald Creek Group and serves on the boards of The Boeing Company, The Chubb Corporation and Marriott International.
“Larry brings tremendous experience and expertise to Sabre, gained from his extensive career in the global travel industry,” said Tom Klein, Sabre CEO and President. “I look forward to working with Larry and the entire board of directors as we continue Sabre’s leadership in providing technology solutions to the travel industry.”
In accepting the role of Chairman, Kellner said, “Sabre is a world-leading company and a cornerstone for technology in the global travel industry. This is an exciting time in the industry, and Sabre has a unique role in shaping its future. I look forward to working with Tom and the senior leadership team as the company continues to grow and evolve to meet the changing technology needs of its customers.”
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