John Stephenson
About John Stephenson
John Stephenson is the Director of Strategy & Transformation at Expedia Group, with extensive experience in strategy, growth, and integration roles across various companies in Europe, the US, and Asia.
Current Position at Expedia Group
John Stephenson currently holds the position of Director, Strategy & Transformation at Expedia Group in Geneva, Switzerland. He has been in this role since 2022. His responsibilities include overseeing strategic initiatives and driving transformative projects aimed at enhancing organizational effectiveness and competitive positioning in the travel and technology sectors.
Past Roles at Expedia Group
Before becoming the Director, Strategy & Transformation at Expedia Group, John Stephenson served as Senior Manager, Strategy & Transformation from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, he was Senior Manager, Growth & Integration from 2018 to 2021. In these roles, he was tasked with supporting growth initiatives and managing integrative processes that align with the company’s strategic objectives.
Experience at eBay
John Stephenson has extensive experience at eBay, where he held various positions. From 2016 to 2018, he was the Senior Manager, Seller Experience, focusing on enhancing the seller platform. Prior to that, he worked as a Senior European Strategy Analyst (2011-2012) and European Strategy Analyst (2009-2011), where he was involved in formulating strategic plans for the European market. He also interned at eBay in EU Strategy and Business Development in 2009.
Educational Background
John Stephenson has a diverse educational background. He earned an MBA from INSEAD and an MA in International Affairs from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies. He also studied Corporate Finance & Strategy at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and holds a BSc in Economics from HEC Lausanne - The Faculty of Business and Economics of the University of Lausanne.
International Project Management Expertise
John Stephenson has considerable expertise in managing international and cross-functional projects across Europe, the US, and Asia. His proficiency covers both product management and product marketing within the e-commerce and m-commerce sectors. This extensive experience allows him to navigate complex global markets effectively.