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Tripadvisor CEO and CFO to Exit Amid Starboard Overhaul

Tripadvisor CEO Matt Goldberg and CFO Michael Noonan are stepping down following sustained pressure from activist investor Starboard Value. The leadership vacuum comes as the company actively explores strategic options, including monetizing Viator and its core hotel metasearch segment.

Key Takeaways

  1. 1CEO Matt Goldberg departs February 16, while CFO Michael Noonan will step down at the end of 2026.
  2. 2Leadership shakeup follows Starboard Value securing four board seats, a 20% staff cut, and the $700M sale of TheFork.
  3. 3Tripadvisor is reviewing strategic alternatives to monetize Viator and its legacy hotel metasearch business.

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