

In the Top 5% of 2126 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
In the Top 5% of 52 Nearby Companies in Phoenix
1st place versus 2 competitors rated on Comparably
Mike joined arrivia as an accomplished leader with a track record of working with high growth companies. Prior to joining arrivia, he was with Allianz, one of the world’s largest financial services companies, as the CEO of its multi-billion dollar global travel insurance business. The business achieved the top market share position and more than tripled revenue in the US during Mike’s tenure. He was previously part of the management team that launched Orbitz, a leading online travel agent, and helped grow it to over $11 billion of gross travel bookings. Mike held several roles during his 12-year tenure at Orbitz, including Global Chief Operating Officer and President of Partner Services.
Mike has been in the travel industry for more than 20 years, has strong international experience and a deep understanding of our industry, partners and customers. He leads arrivia with a great mix of operational experience, technical breadth and a passion for the customer experience.
He holds an MBA with a concentration in finance and an undergraduate accounting degree, both from the University of Minnesota.
The CEO score provides an understanding of how employees feel about the CEO’s leadership style and effectiveness at arrivia.
Based on 4 ratings, Mike Nelson ranks right above RCI Hospitality Holdings' CEO, Eric Langan.
arrivia's CEO is highly regarded by the HR department. Overall, the CEO score has remained stable over the last 90 days.
arrivia ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for CEO Rating Score.
arrivia ranks in the Top 5% of other companies in Phoenix for CEO Rating Score.
