Alfonso Paredes serves as the President of B2B & Chief Commercial Officer, responsible for powering the industry with Expedia Group’s technology and supply. He leads the global commercial operation, establishing partnerships in a broad range of sectors from financial institutions to travel companies, powering their sites through Rapid API and template solutions. Mr. Paredes also leads the Expedia Travel Agency Affiliate Program (TAAP), Expedia Group’s global travel advisor business.
With over 14 years at Expedia Group, Mr. Paredes previously served as the Senior Vice President of Private Label Solutions and Commercial Partnerships, driving significant growth in B2B. Throughout his tenure, he has led numerous global teams, and more recently, he secured the expansion of Expedia Group’s industry-leading technology with major partners across sectors and regions. Prior to Expedia Group, Mr. Paredes held management roles at Fexco, IATA, Bookassist, and Accor.
Mr. Paredes graduated from Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne and holds an Executive MBA from the Instituto de Empresa. An avid supporter of Athletic de Bilbao and Real Madrid, he appreciates American and French culture, and enjoys cooking while listening to Latin music.