Frederic Lalonde
About Frederic Lalonde
Frederic Lalonde is the Founder and CEO of Hopper, with over 25 years of experience in the travel and technology industries.
Title and Current Role
Frederic Lalonde is the Founder and CEO of Hopper. He established the company in April 2007 and has since led the organization, guiding it through significant milestones such as developing an AI-driven travel booking platform and securing venture capital funding. Under his leadership, Hopper continues to innovate within the travel and technology industries.
Previous Roles at MakeMyTrip
From 2007 to 2016, Frederic Lalonde served on the Board of Directors at MakeMyTrip.com. During his nine-year tenure, he contributed his extensive expertise in travel and technology to help guide the company’s strategic decisions. His role at MakeMyTrip followed years of experience in the travel sector, supporting the firm’s expansion and innovation.
Previous Experience at Expedia
Frederic Lalonde held several key positions at Expedia. From 2004 to 2006, he was the Vice President of Hotels & Packages Product Planning. Prior to this role, from 2002 to 2004, he served as the Vice President of Hotel Supplier Strategy. In these positions, he led various strategic planning and supplier engagement initiatives, contributing to the growth and development of Expedia’s travel products.
Foundation of Newtrade Technologies Inc.
Before his tenure at Expedia, Frederic Lalonde was the Founder and CTO of Newtrade Technologies Inc. from 1997 to 2002. During his five years at Newtrade Technologies, he focused on advancing technology solutions within the travel industry. His experience with Newtrade laid the groundwork for his future ventures and accomplishments in travel technology.
Expertise and Experience in Travel and Technology
With over 25 years in the travel and technology industries, Frederic Lalonde has a wealth of experience. He is known for his role in the development of Hopper's AI-driven travel booking platform and frequent engagements as a speaker at industry conferences. His career reflects a consistent focus on innovation within travel technology and strategic growth business practices.