Collette Names Chris Colebourn Chief Technology Officer

Patrick Clarke
by Patrick Clarke
Last updated: 12:00 PM ET, Thu May 23, 2024

Chris Colebourn

Chris Colebourn, Chief Technology Officer, Collette. (Photo Credit: Collette)

WHY IT RATES: Colebourn brings more than 25 years of software strategy expertise to the tour operator.—Patrick Clarke, TravelPulse Senior Editor


Collette announces that Chris Colebourn has joined the Collette team as Chief Technology Officer.

With a career spanning three decades, Chris has held prominent technical leadership roles, focusing on building and scaling software platforms in the eCommerce and travel sectors at companies including Wayfair and TripAdvisor.

As Chief Technology Officer, Colebourn will spearhead Collette’s overall technology and digital product strategy. With his vast experience and proven track record of driving innovation, optimizing processes, and commitment to digital transformation, he will be a visionary leader.

"We are thrilled to have Chris join the Collette team," said Collette President and CEO, Jaclyn Leibl-Cote. "With a dedication to leveraging leading-edge technologies, Chris will play a pivotal role in propelling business growth and elevating customer experiences. Overseeing the development and execution of Collette's technical roadmap, he will ensure our solutions remain at the forefront of industry trends and advancements.” 


SOURCE: Collette press release. 


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A Maryland native and wanderer who has lived across the U.S. from North Carolina to SoCal, Patrick Clarke graduated from Towson University with a B.S. in journalism. He previously worked for Bleacher

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