Travelport Appoints John Mangelaars as New Chief Executive Officer

Travelport, a global technology company powering travel retailing, today announced the appointment of John Mangelaars as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 April 2026. Mangelaars will succeed Greg Webb, who will step down from the CEO role on 31 March 2026 after seven years of leadership.

Mangelaars currently serves as Chief Operating Officer and Deputy CEO of Travelport, a role he assumed earlier this year. His appointment reflects a carefully planned leadership transition and underscores the company’s commitment to continuity, innovation, and long-term growth.

Greg Webb, who has led Travelport since 2019, will remain actively involved with the company as a member of the Board of Directors. During his tenure, Webb oversaw a period of significant transformation, strengthening Travelport’s position as a leading technology provider in modern travel retailing.

John Swainson, Chairman of Travelport’s Board, expressed his appreciation for Webb’s contributions, stating: “Greg has provided outstanding leadership and made invaluable contributions to Travelport. Under his guidance, the company achieved notable accomplishments that underscore Travelport’s position as a technology leader in travel retailing. We are grateful for his continued support as a board member.”

Incoming CEO John Mangelaars brings more than 30 years of senior leadership experience across the global technology and travel industries, spanning both B2B and B2C sectors. Prior to joining Travelport, Mangelaars served as Chief Executive Officer of Skyscanner, one of the world’s leading travel search platforms, and previously as CEO of Travix International, a global online travel agency.

Since joining Travelport, Mangelaars has played a key role in advancing the company’s strategic priorities, operational excellence, and customer-focused innovation agenda.

Commenting on his appointment, Mangelaars said: “Our mission remains clear: to enhance travel retailing by delivering smarter, faster, and more connected solutions for our customers. I look forward to working with our excellent team and valued partners to continue driving innovation and growth.”

The leadership transition marks an important milestone as Travelport continues to invest in next-generation technology designed to simplify the complex travel ecosystem and empower airlines, agencies, and travel retailers worldwide.