Laurence Bourdon-Tracol

Skyscanner is a global travel tech unicorn serving 150M+ monthly travelers and is part of China travel powerhouse Trip.com. We’re on a mission to become the world’s number one travel ally, helping people everywhere move faster, travel smarter and discover more of the world with confidence. As CFO for Skyscanner, I oversee all aspects of Skyscanner's global finance organization – including analytics, procurement, and employee services, across multiple locations (Europe, the US, and Asia Pacific). My focus between 2020 and 2023 was on navigating the company through the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. I am now working on positioning Skyscanner for accelerated growth at scale, in the context of AI. Highlights: - Support recovery and return to profitable growth - Optimize cost structure and organization to strengthen financial health and liquidity - Refresh the strategy post-Covid - Invest in the business to expand geographically and vertically - Revamp long-term incentive plans to attract top talents - Completed M&A transaction - Launched the transformation of the finance function

Gousto is focused on reinventing dinnertime with easy-to-follow recipes and precisely-measured ingredients, delivered to the door. I serve on the Audit & Risk Committee (as the Chair), on the Nomination & Risk Committee, and on Gousto’s board of directors (as a non-executive director).

The CALIDA GROUP is a globally active company for premium underwear with its head office in Switzerland. It consists of the brands CALIDA and AUBADE in the underwear and lingerie segment as well as the outdoor furniture brand LAFUMA MOBILIER. In 2021, the Group generated sales of over CHF 298 million with around 2,400 employees. The registered shares of Calida Holding AG are traded on SIX Swiss Exchange AG. I serve on the Audit & Risk Committee (as the Chair) and on Calida's board of directors (as a non-executive director).

Online marketplace pioneer, with 40B$ Sales, 9B$ revenues, and 14,000 employees. I drove the global operating efficiency review and organization redesign, launched at the request of activist investors Elliott and Starboard. As a result of the exercise, eBay optimized the global organizational structure to drive improved agility and operational excellence and delivered 2 points of margin improvement in 2019.

As CFO Deputy for eBay International, I lead a 40+ person finance team managing finance operations encompassing FP&A, budgeting, product planning, business performance insights, and M&A. The eBay international business represented more than half of eBay Marketplaces revenue and more than 50 markets in Europe, Asia Pacific, and China. Some specific accomplishments: • Established best-in-class capabilities thru digital transformation by leveraging data science and technology to deliver high-quality insights at scale and create the best prediction models across the company. • Conducted due diligence on M&A targets • Responsible for all financial communication to the Board, including risk management, financial results, strategic planning, and M&A activities. Board provided oversight on all eBay non-US entities, representing approx. 60% of eBay activities • Optimised $2B spend across brand, TV, paid search, loyalty, and SEO. Partnered with Sales Team to revamp pricing models • Facilitated C-suite executive decision-making with advanced business performance insights and a comprehensive KPI framework • Championed company values while serving as an executive sponsor for the Women at eBay, Finance leadership development and mentoring programs, and the Swiss-based International Headquarters

As Controller for eBay Europe, I established financial governance & accounting processes for eBay International Headquarters and 40+ eBay entities across Marketplaces, Classifieds, Stubhub & PayPal. I also served on an internal board of a global treasury entity located in Luxembourg and oversaw the deployment of a cash pooling, enabling cost-efficient cash management across eBay Inc.

Highlights: • Managed global revenue accounting, controllership processes for eBay North America • Lead cross-functional teams to support large business initiatives, working closely with engineering teams, marketing, and customer service, as well as external partners (shipping carriers, payment providers).

Highlights: • Established SOX Compliance for eBay Inc. and all business units (Marketplaces, PayPal, Classifieds, Skype, Gmarket) and across functions (Finance, Technology, Legal, HR) • Streamlined close process for eBay Inc. from 15+ days to 4 days by revamping IT systems, teams, and functional processes to improve accuracy and efficiency • Formalized Business Continuity Programs for eBay Inc. and Finance Organization

Semiconductor company, with 4,000 employees and 2.5B$ of revenues - Acquired by AMD in 2020 for 50B$. • Implemented SOX compliance program • Drove various Finance Transformation initiatives

• Completed worldwide risk assessment with executive management and board members • Planned and delivered financial, operational and systems audits • Partnered with the leadership team to enhance operational effectiveness and financial governance

After 4 years in Paris, I relocated to San Jose (California) in 2000, to pursue my career. My experience included deep immersion in US GAAP, SEC listings, and support of multiple fast-growing public companies and those technology companies preparing IPO's, across high tech (Hewlett Packard, SanDisk), and software leading companies (Business Objects).

I trained as a chartered accountant with Ernst & Young, and was quickly promoted to Manager after 4 years. During my time with EY Paris, I supported a number of leading French public companies and managed Audit Services for Industrial Companies (Renault, Bic, Eramet), Pharmaceutical (Sanofi Synthelabo) or Capital-Risk clients (Marine Wendel)

HEC Paris is consistently ranked number 1 in Financial Times European business school rankings.

The fast-changing nature of business in the 21st century has been foregrounded by global disruptions such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses all around the world are facing unprecedented volatilities and enormous challenges. It is now more important than ever to formulate, adapt and execute strategies effectively for surviving and thriving in today's business environment.

Disruption is a force that is changing the corporate landscape like no other. With the recent wave of disruption that has left many in its wake, firms now frequently find themselves competing with players outside their own industry. Succeeding in this volatile environment requires a thorough understanding of what disruption is and how to deal with it.

Together with peer board members and prominent chairpersons from around the world, we discussed successes and failures and explored best practices in depth. We also identified the strategies, structures, and processes that make boards the driving force behind companies' success.