Ex-Tripadvisor exec Katherine Clark becomes Kayak's new GM and VP of EMEA

She holds over two decades of experience

Metasearch company, KAYAK has appointed Katherine Clark as its new general manager and vice president for EMEA.  

Clark joins from Tripadvisor, where she most recently oversaw flights, cars and vacation rentals at a senior leadership level.

Her experience spans more than two decades and includes scaling marketplace businesses, deepening partner relationships and driving product-led commercial performance across highly competitive travel categories.

The new GM and VP will be based in London. In her new role, Clark will lead regional strategy across Europe, the Middle East and Africa and her responsibility will span commercial partnerships and growth initiatives that help airlines, hotels, car rental companies and OTAs merchandise their content to KAYAK’s high-intent, frequent traveller audience.

Katherine Clark, GM & VP, EMEA at KAYAK, said: “KAYAK’s innovation momentum and commitment to both travellers and partners is what attracted me to this role.

"The opportunity to build on that strength across EMEA - deepening relationships with our partners while continuing to enhance the experience for travellers - presents a significant opportunity across the region.”  

Annie Wilson, chief commercial officer at KAYAK, added: “Katherine brings deep expertise across flights, cars and accommodation and a proven commercial instinct.

"Her partnership-focused approach will deepen relationships and strengthen the trusted experience our users and partners rely on. I’m delighted to welcome her to KAYAK as we build on our strong momentum across EMEA.”