Expedia Group names Derek Andersen CFO, succeeding Scott Schenkel effective May 11
Expedia Group said CFO Scott Schenkel will step down effective May 11, 2026, and named Derek Andersen, formerly CFO of Snap Inc., as his successor. Schenkel stays through the first-quarter earnings call on May 7, 2026, and leaves the company on May 16, 2026, and the filing says his departure involved no disagreement with the company on operations, policies, or accounting.
Key points
- Derek Andersen was CFO of Snap Inc. from May 2019 through April 2026 and previously worked at Amazon.com, Inc. from March 2011 to June 2018.
- Andersen's employment agreement sets a $1 million annual base salary and a $2.5 million cash signing bonus paid over two years.
- His initial equity award is RSUs valued at $17 million, and he is eligible for annual equity awards with a target value of $10 million.
- Schenkel remains with the company through May 7, 2026, and departs on May 16, 2026.
The filing
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