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Orbitz Worldwide Company Culture

Orbitz Worldwide Culture

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Orbitz Worldwide CEO

Barney Harford Orbitz Worldwide's CEO
Barney Harford

Company Information

Address
500 West Madison Street, Suite 1000
Chicago Heights, IL
United States of America
Website
corp.orbitz.com
Founded
2001

Company Description

Orbitz Worldwide is an online travel company, using technology to transform the way consumers around the world plan and purchase travel.

Key Executives

Name & Title
Bio
Barney Harford  CEO / President
Barney Harford
CEO / President
Mr. Barnaby Harford, also known as Barney, has been Chief Operating Officer at Uber Technologies Inc. since January 2, 2018 and served as its Adviser from October 2017 to January 2, 2018. Mr. Harford has been an Advisor to Kayak.com since 2008. Mr. Harford served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Orbitz Worldwide, Inc., from January 2009 to October 3, 2015. He has extensive experience building and operating internet businesses. He served as the President of Asia Pacific for IAC Travel at IAC/InterActiveCorp, a subsidiary of IAC. since August 2004. Mr. Harford served as President of Expedia Asia Pacific for Expedia Inc. from July 2004 to December 6, 2006, where he launched Expedia's business in the region, leading its entry into China, Japan and Australia and controlling investment in eLong. He served for IAC or businesses acquired by IAC in other capacities since 1999. He joined Expedia as Product Planner in 1999 and Director of Corporate Development and Strategic Planning, where he played a key role in Expedia's IPO since November 1999. He served as Vice President of New Channel Development for Expedia, Inc. since 2002 and was responsible for building its private label business, WWTE and its telesales business. Mr. Harford served as Senior Vice President for Air, Car and Private label at Expedia, Inc. since 2003, where he was responsible for the airline and car rental businesses for Expedia.com. Mr. Harford served in a variety of roles at Expedia, Inc. from 1999 to 2006. He served in the United Kingdom as a Strategy Consultant at The Kalchas Group. He served as the Chairman of Elong Inc. since July 27, 2006. He has been a Director of United Continental Holdings, Inc. since April 20, 2016 and United Airlines, Inc. since May 2016. He serves as a Director of Orange Hotel Group and LiquidPlanner, Inc. He served as a Director at Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. from January 2009 to September 17, 2015. He served as a Director of eLong Inc. from August 2004 to December 2008. He served as a Member of Advisory Board of LiquidPlanner Inc. since March 2008. He served as a Director of GlobalEnglish Corporation since February 2008. Mr. Harford holds MBA from INSEAD and Masters of Arts in Philosophy of Science and History from Clare College, Cambridge University. He holds Masters of Arts degree in Natural Sciences from Clare College, Cambridge University.
Cheryl Scheideler  VP Supplier Marketing
Cheryl Scheideler
VP Supplier Marketing
Cheryl Scheideler serves as the VP Supplier Marketing of Orbitz Worldwide.
James Miller  Vice President ( Marketing)
James Miller
Vice President ( Marketing)
James Miller serves as the Vice President ( Marketing) of Orbitz Worldwide. James started at Orbitz Worldwide in March of 2008. James is currently based in the Greater Chicago Area.
Bill Lowry  Group Vice President - Global Customer Experience
Bill Lowry
Group Vice President - Global Customer Experience
Bill Lowry serves as the Group Vice President - Global Customer Experience of Orbitz Worldwide. Bill started at Orbitz Worldwide in January of 2006. Bill is currently based in the Greater Atlanta Area.

HR Leaders

Name & Title
Bio
Tekla Pedigo  Benefits Manager
Tekla Pedigo
Benefits Manager
Tekla Pedigo serves as the Benefits Manager of Orbitz Worldwide. Tekla currently resides in the Greater Chicago Area.

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Orbitz Worldwide H1B Visa

In 2019, Orbitz Worldwide applied for 8 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 75% were approved.

An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Orbitz Worldwide unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date.

Work Permit Application Outcome

8
Total Applied
  • 75% Granted (6 out of 8)
  • 13% Denied (1 out of 8)
  • 13% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (1 out of 8)
  • 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 8)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

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Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
PTO / Vacation Policy

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