Tripadvisor co-founder and CEO Stephen Kaufer to step down in 2022; board starts successor search

TripAdvisor, Inc.

Stephen Kaufer, co-founder and CEO since 2000, will depart in 2022 and remain until a successor is appointed.
Board has initiated an open search including internal and external candidates for the CEO role.
Kaufer cited strong post-pandemic position and over 20 years tenure as reasons for planned transition.
Chairman Greg Maffei noted excellent internal candidates and a comprehensive external search.

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Stephen Kaufer

Co-Founder and CEO

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Filed: November 8, 2021, 6:59 PM ET

On November 8, 2021, Tripadvisor, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), announced that Co-Founder and CEO Stephen Kaufer will step down from his position at Tripadvisor in 2022.

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Stephen Kaufer departed as Co-Founder and CEO at TripAdvisor, Inc..

Action: step down
Role: Co-Founder and CEO

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On November 8, 2021, Tripadvisor, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), announced that Co-Founder and CEO Stephen Kaufer will step down from his position at Tripadvisor in 2022.

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