Sabre Corporation, a leading technology provider to the global travel industry, has appointed Sean Menke as president, CEO and a member of Sabre’s board, effective December 31, 2016.

Menke will succeed Tom Klein, who has served as president, CEO and board member since 2013.

“After an extensive search of qualified candidates, the board unanimously concluded that Sean is the right choice to lead Sabre,” said Larry Kellner, executive chairman of Sabre’s Board of Directors.

“Since his arrival last year, Sean has demonstrated that his strong industry knowledge and expertise coupled with his decisive, results-oriented management style are an effective combination. These traits will help Sabre drive innovation as the travel industry’s technology leader and serve the needs of airlines, hotels, travel agents and travellers alike.  I look forward to working with Sean to make this happen.”

“Sabre touches almost every facet of the travel ecosystem to drive value and success for our customers,” said Menke. “I know first-hand the critical and growing role technology plays for our customers.  It’s a core investment for airlines, hotels, agencies and travel management organizations alike, and Sabre has unique capabilities to help our partners grow revenue and operate more efficiently.  It’s an honour to succeed Tom and build on his strategic vision for Sabre and to lead such a talented team to capitalize on this opportunity.”

Menke joined Sabre in October 2015 and currently serves as executive vice president of Sabre and president of Sabre Travel Network, Sabre’s largest line of business.


“We are grateful for Tom’s service to Sabre and I want to recognize his many accomplishments, including his leadership to enable our successful IPO in 2014 and the impressive growth across all of our business lines since that time.  His contributions will be felt for many years to come,” said Kellner.

“In over two decades at Sabre I have had the unique experience of participating in the company’s evolution into a vibrant software organization with operations and customers around the world,” said Klein.

“I have been honoured to lead this organization through a period of unprecedented innovation and growth.  I’m excited for Sean and Larry knowing that I’m turning over leadership of a great company and a talented team that is dedicated to innovating for our customers and helping them drive business success.  I expect even greater things for Sabre in the years ahead.” – TradeArabia News Service