Rome2Rio names former Expedia exec Wendy Olson Killion as new CEO

She will be responsible for further growth

Global trip planner platform Rome2Rio, owned by the Omio Group, has appointed Wendy Olson Killion as its new chief executive officer. 

Olson Killion joins with nearly 25 years of experience in online marketing, sales, product, and technology.

She previously led Expedia Group Media Solutions, the travel advertising platform of Expedia Group, where she was responsible for leading the business, which included product, analytics, engineering, strategy, operations, marketing, and commercial partner-facing teams. 

She also ran her own consultancy firm and has served on various industry boards.

Olson Killion said: "Rome2Rio is an exciting global brand with a powerful platform that has revolutionized the way travelers discover and plan their journeys worldwide.

"My focus will be on expanding and monetizing the powerful search capacity of Rome2Rio, while further increasing its relevance with travelers and advertising partners worldwide.”

She takes over from Yesh Munnangi, who successfully led Rome2Rio for the last five years, and fueled the scale-up recovery after the pandemic to triple its revenue.

Munnangi said: “The journey of acquiring two businesses for Omio - Busradar and Rome2Rio, moving across the world to Melbourne to run Rome2Rio in 2020, navigating the pandemic and then scaling the business and team by a big number has been amazing. 

"I would like to thank Naren Shaam, Founder and Group CEO of Omio, and the board for believing in my vision for Rome2Rio and enabling me to achieve the scale." 

He added: "I wish Wendy and the team all the best in their onward journey and continued success.”