Sabre appoints Richard Addey as Managing Director for UK, Ireland and Benelux

LONDON – Dec 11, 2018 – Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), the leading technology provider to the global travel industry, has appointed Richard Addey to lead its Travel Network business in the UK, Ireland and Benelux.  The new appointment will help drive business growth for both Sabre and its customers in the regions.   Since 2015, Addey has been leading Sabre’s South Africa business, where he was instrumental in establishing a foothold for Sabre in the region, setting the company up for significant and sustainable success in the country.   In his new role, Addey will be responsible for increasing Sabre’s footprint in the UK, Ireland and Benelux, leading the regions’ sales strategies and overseeing all key accounts.  He will also deliver keen expertise and insight to Sabre’s travel agency customers, working closely with them to help ensure strong and prolonged growth.   “Richard has a track record for success and is already highly-regarded among the global agency community,” said Antonella Vecchio, vice president, Western Europe and EMEA Strategic Sales, Sabre Travel Network.  “He is a strong commercial leader with proven technological expertise and an acute understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing travel agencies.  His passion for travel and his unique ability to open doors for the industry through technology will be an asset to our agency customers in the UK, Ireland and Benelux.”   Prior to Sabre, Addey held leadership positions at education software company Smart, and global IT business, NEC.  His experience spans three continents, having previously worked from South Africa, Tokyo and Europe.   “The UK, Ireland and Benelux are dynamic regions that have been at the forefront of change within the global travel industry,” said Addey. “In these fast-evolving regions, where new standards such as NDC are becoming increasingly influential, it is important that travel agencies leverage the latest technologies to help them respond to industry demands and better serve their customers.  I am looking forward to working with our customers in these exciting regions to help them achieve their growth goals, and to build on Sabre’s track record as a reliable and innovative technology partner.”   About Sabre Corporation Sabre Corporation is the leading technology provider to the global travel industry. Sabre’s software, data, mobile and distribution solutions are used by hundreds of airlines and thousands of hotel properties to manage critical operations, including passenger and guest reservations, revenue management, flight, network and crew management. Sabre also operates a leading global travel marketplace, which processes more than US$120 billion of global travel spend annually by connecting travel buyers and suppliers. Headquartered in Southlake, Texas, USA, Sabre serves customers in more than 160 countries around the world.