Biography

Director since: 2017

Principal Occupation:
President, Kerney Partners

Age: 66

Relevant Expertise

• Deep understanding of software and technology from over 40 years of technical experience dating back to his time as an engineer at IBM. During his tenure as a senior executive at SAP AG, a Germany-based multinational software company, his responsibilities included defining and delivering on the company’s entire technology product strategy, and he oversaw the release of new software to compose, execute, monitor, and evolve business processes at significantly faster rates than traditional software. Mr. Couturier’s product leadership and development experiences enable him to help Sabre shape its strategy and execute on its technology objectives, including in his capacity as Chair of the Technology Committee.
• Proven track record in product development and strategy. In his current role as Managing Partner at Kerney Partners, a consulting firm specializing in software, Mr. Couturier advises private equity firms and software editors on generating increased shareholder value by making recommendations on P&L structure, strategy, R&D, and product life cycle. At Amadeus, an airline reservation systems provider, Mr. Couturier helmed an R&D team of 5,000 employees and led the development of highly responsive travel search engines and focused on the extraction of information from large databases. Mr. Couturier's significant experience in solutions strategy, product development and strategy, and business management at software-based companies arms him with crucial insights to share with our Board of Directors and management team.
• Innovative, results-driven leader. Couturier has contributed to strong financial performance throughout his career by anticipating technological trends and adjusting product strategy accordingly. He also oversaw the development of a cloud-based corporate travel solution in partnership with SAP AG to create a unified user interface and a simplified, integrated product offering for consumers. His leadership experience also includes serving as a director of SimCorp A/S from 2008 to 2022, of Infovista from 2016 to 2024, of Sportradar from 2018 to 2022, of Kyriba since 2019, of Odigo from 2021 to 2023, of Syspro since 2025, of Mint since 2022, and of Titanbay since 2024.

Business Experience Highlights

• Managing Partner, Kerney Partners (2017 – Present)
• Executive Vice President, Head of R&D, Amadeus (2012 – 2016)
• Senior roles, SAP AG (2010 – 2012)
  • Executive Vice President, Business Technologies and Research (2010 – 2012)
  • Executive Vice President, Technology Development (2008 – 2010)
  • Senior Vice President, Products (2002 – 2008)
• Senior Vice President, Products, S1 (1999 – 2002)
• Engineer, Manager, BU Manager, IBM (1982 – 1997)