Julie Whalen is the Chief Financial Officer at Expedia Group Inc., a leading global travel platform. She joined the company in 2011 as Chief Accounting Officer and was promoted to CFO in 2018. With over 25 years of experience in finance and accounting, Whalen has played a crucial role in Expedia's growth and success. Prior to joining Expedia, she held various leadership positions at Washington Mutual, Inc., including Senior Vice President and Finance Director. As CFO, Whalen oversees Expedia Group's global finance organization, which includes financial planning and analysis, accounting, tax, treasury, investor relations, and internal audit. She has been instrumental in driving the company's strategic initiatives, such as the expansion of Expedia's portfolio of brands and the implementation of cost-saving measures. Under her leadership, Expedia has achieved significant financial milestones, including record revenues and improved profitability. Whalen's contributions to Expedia Group have been widely recognized, and she has received numerous accolades for her leadership in the finance industry. She has been named one of the Most Influential Women in the Bay Area by the San Francisco Business Times and has been featured in the Puget Sound Business Journal's list of the 100 Most Influential Business Leaders. Whalen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Colorado Boulder and is a Certified Public Accountant.