Bates Turpen
About Bates Turpen
Bates Turpen serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Travelport, where he has worked since 2018. He has over twenty years of experience in IT, specializing in global information security and fiscal stewardship, and has held various leadership roles in notable companies including First Data Corporation and InterContinental Hotels Group.
Current Role at Travelport
Bates Turpen serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Travelport. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the company's strategic direction and technology initiatives. His role involves overseeing the company's information technology functions and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Previous Experience in Technology Leadership
Before joining Travelport, Bates Turpen held several key positions in technology leadership. He worked at First Data Corporation as Chief Technology Officer for Global Digital Commerce for eight months in 2018. Prior to that, he was the Managing Partner for Advisory Services at Illuminate360 for one year in 2012-2013. He also served as Vice President and Head of Global Technical Services at Staples from 2013 to 2014 and as Vice President of Staples Digital Solutions from 2014 to 2017.
Background in Global Technology Management
Bates Turpen has extensive experience in global technology management, having worked at InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) for eight years as Senior Vice President of Global Technology from 2004 to 2012. He also held the position of Vice President of Global Infrastructure at IHG® from 2001 to 2004. His roles focused on enhancing technology infrastructure and implementing innovative solutions in the hospitality industry.
Education and Professional Development
Bates Turpen studied at The University of Memphis, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Science Engineering Technology. He has also pursued further education at Harvard Business School, completing the Harvard-Staples Strategic Leadership Program since 2015. This combination of formal education and ongoing professional development supports his expertise in technology leadership.
Expertise in Information Technology
With over twenty years of experience in the information technology sector, Bates Turpen specializes in global information security and fiscal stewardship. He has a proven track record in application development and call center solutions, focusing on achieving business-oriented results. His thought leadership extends to high transaction applications and business process redesign.