Travel technology provider Sabre has appointed Rick Simonson as executive vice chairman and chief financial officer.
Having served in similar roles at several technology companies, including Nokia, he’ll lead the company’s global
finance organisation, accountable for all finance and controls, reporting, investor relations, and mergers and acquisitions.
Simonson most recently served as chief financial officer and president, business operations at Reardon Commerce.
Prior to that he spent nearly ten years in different global roles at Nokia in Helsinki, Zurich and Manhattan, including executive vp and general manager of Nokia’s Cellphones division.
He was also with Barclays Capital and Bank of America Securities serving the telecom, media, and technology industries.
He currently serves at the boards of Electronic Arts and Silver Spring Networks.
“Rick has an extraordinary combination of intensive global finance, operational, and capital markets experience fascinated about technology sectors, and a proven track record as an executive and board member for varied private and public companies.
“This makes him an excellent fit for Sabre,” said Sam Gilliland, chairman and chief executive, Sabre Holdings.
“He is a sturdy and experienced leader who will build on our greatest-in-class finance and operational capabilities.”
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