Julie Whalen is recorded as CFO at Expedia Group, Inc. (EXPE). Earlier roles on record: CFO at Williams Sonoma Inc (WSM) until September 14, 2022. Expedia Group, Inc. reported in an 8-K filed November 7, 2024 that Julie Whalen resigned as member of the Board of Directors, effective November 7, 2024. Expedia Group, Inc. reported in an 8-K filed September 14, 2022 that Julie Whalen resigned as Chair of the Company's Audit Committee. Expedia Group, Inc. reported in an 8-K filed September 14, 2022 that Julie Whalen was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective September 26, 2022. Equibles holds 4 filed executive changes naming Julie Whalen; each is listed under recent activity with its source filing. The proxy statement of Expedia Group, Inc. reports total compensation of $1,743,669 for Julie Whalen in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $124,231. Disclosed compensation is on record for 8 fiscal years. Julie Whalen has spoken on 18 earnings calls across 2 companies, most recently for Expedia Group, Inc. on November 7, 2024. Those appearances were for Williams Sonoma Inc (WSM) and Expedia Group, Inc. (EXPE). Expedia Group, Inc. is classified in the Travel Services industry within the Consumer Cyclical sector. Other companies whose calls Julie Whalen spoke on are classified in the Consumer Cyclical sector. Other leadership on record at Expedia Group, Inc. includes Peter Kern (CEO), Barry Diller (Chairman), Derek Andersen (CFO) and 7 others.
“On November 7, 2024, Ms. Whalen resigned as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company, effective immediately.”
Expedia Group, Inc. Form 8-K, filed November 7, 2024
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“While she has resigned as Chair of the Company's Audit Committee, she will continue as a member of the Board of Directors following her appointment.”
Expedia Group, Inc. Form 8-K, filed September 14, 2022
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Julie Whalen on recent calls
“From a marketing leverage perspective, I mean, obviously, as we said, B2B sales and commissions are in that line. So that does put pressure given their level of growth on that line.”
“We are pleased with our second quarter results including double-digit room night growth, a sequential acceleration in our B2C business, driving gross bookings to 6% and EBITDA margins expanding approximately 70 basis points in the first half.”
“Let me start with the key metrics for the first quarter. Total gross bookings of $30.2 billion were up 3% versus last year. Growth was driven primarily by total lodging gross bookings, which grew 4%, led by our hotel business growing 12%.”
“I do want to take a moment to thank Peter and to express my confidence in Arianne as our new CEO come May. I've had the pleasure of knowing Peter since I joined Expedia Group's board in 2019, and of course, in a more detailed manner since assuming my role as CFO in 2022.”
“Our third quarter results reflect a meaningful acceleration in the business with revenue reaching a record $3.9 billion with year-over-year growth accelerating approximately 300 basis points sequentially from the second quarter to 9% and with earnings accelerating even further to an almost 31% EBITDA margin, over 110…”
