Expedia, Williams-Sonoma both name new CFOs as Julie Whalen makes move

Expedia Group Inc. said late Wednesday that Julie Whalen will start as the online travel company’s chief financial officer near the end of the month. Whalen, who succeeds Eric Hart, has served on Expedia’s board for more than three years, and is coming to Expedia from Williams-Sonoma Inc. , where she served as CFO. Whalen begins at Expedia on Sept. 26, and Hart will stay on until Oct. 1, the company said. At Williams-Sonoma, Jeff Howie was appointed CFO to succeed Whalen. Shares of Expedia declined 1% after hours, while Williams-Sonoma shares were flat.

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