Nedham, Massachusetts, November 5, 2026 / PRNewswire / -- Tripadvisor , Inc. (Nasdaq ticker: TRIP) Today, it is announced that the board of directors has reached an agreement with Matt Goldberg that Goldberg will resign from his positions as President and Chief Executive Officer as well as a member of the board of directors. The board of directors and Goldberg have also agreed on the terms of his departure. Under this arrangement, Goldberg will continue to serve until February 16, 2027, to help ensure a smooth transition.
In addition, Michael Noonan has announced his intention to resign from his position as Chief Financial Officer in order to pursue other opportunities. Noonan will continue to serve in that role until December 31, 2026. Kristen Dalton will assume the position of Interim Chief Financial Officer starting from January 1, 2027. Dalton currently holds the position of Chief Strategy and Operations Officer. Since joining Tripadvisor in October 2019 as Vice President of FP, he has held several positions within the company.
The chairman of the board, Jeremy Philips, stated: "On behalf of the board of directors, I would like to express our gratitude to the leadership of Matt and Mike." He added, "We appreciate their contributions in the past and look forward to their support in the coming months as well." The board is collaborating with a executive recruitment firm to find candidates who can lead the company to the next stage.
Regarding Tripadvisor, Inc.
Tripadvisor Group is committed to connecting people with experiences worth sharing and aims to become the most trusted source of travel and experience information globally. Through its leading brands, a market-oriented platform for experiences, its hospitality business, and insights from one of the largest travel communities in the world, Tripadvisor Group helps millions of travelers discover unforgettable experiences, obtain reliable travel advice and content, and plan and book better trips with more confidence. Tripadvisor Group is composed of subsidiaries of Tripadvisor and Inc (Nasdaq ticker: TRIP), forming a comprehensive tourism brand and business portfolio that includes Tripadvisor and Viator.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the anticipated timing of the announced management departures, continued service during the transition period, temporary leadership arrangements, and the process of identifying and appointing a successor leadership team. These statements reflect Tripadvisor's current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ significantly from these expectations. Relevant risks and uncertainties include changes in the duration or manner of the leadership transition; the company's ability to identify, attract, and retain qualified executives; potential disruptions to the company's operations and strategic execution during the transition period; and other risks described in the company's most recent 10-K annual report filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Form and subsequent documents. Readers should not rely excessively on these forward-looking statements, which are only valid as of the date of this press release. Except as required by law, Tripadvisor assumes no obligation to update these statements based on subsequent developments.
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