Giorgos Zacharia

President at KAYAK, experienced CTO and advisor

Giorgos Zacharia is the President of KAYAK, a role he has held since 2020. His career at KAYAK began in 2008 when he joined as Chief Scientist. Over the years, he has advanced through various leadership positions, including Chief Product Officer and Chief Technology Officer, before assuming the presidency.1 3

Zacharia has a strong academic background, holding multiple degrees in mathematics and computer science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), including a PhD. He is recognized for his achievements in mathematics, having won several medals at international competitions, such as the International Mathematical Olympiad and the International Physics Olympiad. Additionally, he was a Fulbright Scholar, which highlights his academic excellence.1 2

Beyond his work at KAYAK, Zacharia is also a co-founder and board member of Insurify and has served as an advisor or investor for several startups in the tech and insurance sectors.1 3 His extensive experience in technology and product development has made him a key figure in the online travel industry.

Highlights

Jun 3 · WIRED

Airfare Prediction Algorithms Are Going Haywire - WIRED

Sep 30 · WV News

How to survive the 2021 holiday travel season - WV News

Jan 22 · kayak.com

Giorgos Zacharia Appointed Chief Technology Officer - Kayak

Experience

President at KAYAK (2020 - Present)

Chief Technology Officer at KAYAK (2014 - 2020), Chief Product Officer at KAYAK (2013 - 2014), Chief Scientist at KAYAK (2008 - 2013), Chief Technology Officer at OpenTable (2018 - 2019), Founder, General Partner & CEO at Emporics Capital Management (2007 - 2013), Founder, CTO and Chief Scientist at Open Ratings (1998 - 2008)