eDreams ODIGEO strengthens its Board of Directors

eDreams ODIGEO (‘The Company’), the world’s leading travel subscription platform and one of Europe’s largest e-commerce businesses, announced that its Board of Directors has proposed the nomination of Laurence Berman as a new Independent Director. Her appointment is subject to approval by the shareholders at the upcoming Annual General Meeting, scheduled for September 27th, 2024.

With extensive business management experience in the travel, hospitality and technology sectors, Berman has demonstrated strategic delivery, leadership, and vision throughout her career. Her distinguished professional background includes key executive positions such as Vice President at Disneyland Paris and Managing Director at the holiday firm Jet Tours. 

She has previously served on the Boards of prominent hotel groups, including Veranda Resorts and Valtur. Berman has also held positions on the Global Advisory Board of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and at the leading technology consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton.

Laurence Berman currently serves as a non-executive Board Member at PortAventura World, one of Europe’s largest amusement and leisure parks. 

A French national, Laurence Berman holds a Master’s Degree from ESSEC Business School and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. 

Berman’s appointment will enhance the Board’s capabilities at a pivotal moment for the business. Her nomination, proposed by the Remuneration and Nomination Committee after a thorough review, comes as the Company enters the final sprint of its 3.5-year strategic roadmap, which has successfully transformed it into the world’s largest travel subscription business. As eDreams ODIGEO gets closer to achieving its long-term targets and outlines its strategic roadmap beyond March 2025, this expanded Board will be instrumental in driving further growth and achieving new milestones.