Chris Hickson

Chris Hickson is an accomplished consumer Internet business executive with over 20 years of experience in the industry.1 He currently serves as the VP Corporate Business Development at Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG), a position he started in August 2023.12

Career Highlights

Current Role: Chris is leading the Corporate Business Development team at Booking Holdings, focusing on strategic initiatives for the company.12

Previous Experience:

• Groupon: Served as Interim General Manager - Travel from December 2015 to January 2017, and Head of US Business Development - Travel from March 2012 to September 2014.1
• Uptake Networks: Worked as General Manager from April 2010 to March 2012, before the company was acquired by Groupon.1
• Yahoo!: Held positions including General Manager of Yahoo! Travel and Sr. Director of Business Development from August 2004 to October 2008.1
• Ingenio, Inc: Served as Director of Business Development from March 2001 to August 2004.1

Education

• MBA from Georgetown University1
• BA in Economics from Occidental College1

Skills and Expertise

Chris has demonstrated expertise in:

• Business development
• Strategic partnerships
• Product management
• Team leadership
• P&L responsibility

Throughout his career, Chris has shown a strong focus on the travel and technology sectors, with significant experience in managing and growing online platforms and services.1