Expedia Group, Inc. today announced that Derek Andersen has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective May 11, 2026. As CFO, Mr. Andersen will lead Expedia Group’s global finance organization and report to Chief Executive Officer Ariane Gorin. He succeeds Scott Schenkel, who is stepping down from the role of CFO after strengthening the company’s financial foundation and supporting margin expansion over the last 16 months. Mr. Schenkel will stay on through Expedia Group’s first quarter earnings call on May 7, 2026, before departing the company on May 16, 2026.
Mr. Andersen, who will be based in Seattle, brings extensive financial experience across technology and consumer businesses and will partner closely with the leadership team to advance the company’s growth and long-term value creation for shareholders, partners, and travelers worldwide.
Mr. Andersen has led finance for high‑growth, technology‑driven consumer platforms across social media, streaming, ecommerce, and digital media. Prior to joining Expedia Group, he served as Chief Financial Officer of Snap Inc. from May 2019 through April 2026, having previously served as Snap’s Vice President of Finance since July 2018. Before Snap, Mr. Andersen held a variety of finance leadership roles at Amazon.com, Inc. from March 2011 to June 2018, including as Vice President of Finance supporting Amazon’s digital video business. He also held senior roles at Fox Interactive Media, including Senior Vice President, Finance and Business Operations for IGN, and Vice President, Finance. Mr. Andersen holds a B.B.A. from Acadia University, an M.B.A. from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley, and is a CFA charterholder.
