His team is responsible for delivering a portfolio of FinTech and Insurance products that provide peace of mind when traveling across all global markets, customer segments, and brands.
FALL CITY, WA, August 05, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — Jonathan Finch has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Finch currently serves as the vice president and general manager of travel insurance at Expedia Group. In this capacity, he is responsible for overseeing multiple functions within the company, including product management, engineering, actuarial science, UX design and machine learning. His team is responsible for delivering a portfolio of FinTech and Insurance products that provide peace of mind when traveling across all global markets, customer segments, and brands (e.g., Vrbo, Hotels.com, Expedia). In addition to leading revenue growth with P&L accountability, Mr. Finch is driving product innovation that is disrupting the insurance industry across multiple products and services while aligning travel insurance benefits to Expedia’s broader loyalty program. Mr. Finch is also deeply involved in exploring machine learning applications and striving to improve gender equality across the company. His leadership extends to enhancing customer and traveler experience, reviewing product road maps, and strategizing on feature adjustments and market expansion efforts.
Prior to joining Expedia Group, Mr. Finch was appointed as the chief product and technology officer for global insurance at Amazon, which followed stints as the chief technology officer for treasury and insurance and as the director of financial technology strategy at Amazon. During his tenure at Amazon, he was instrumental in developing a comprehensive technology strategy for managing the company’s internal financial transactions. This included building a road map and blueprint for an in-house bank at Amazon, a project that stands out as one of Mr. Finch’s most notable career achievements due its complexity, scale, and future impact.
Mr. Finch’s earlier career also includes serving as an adjunct professor at the Albers School of Business and Economics at Seattle University, where he shared his extensive knowledge of management and technology with Master of Business Administration students. He had a lengthy tenure with PwC, where he worked as the director of management and technology consulting. During his time with PwC, Mr. Finch worked with Microsoft as a consultant, leading to another major career highlight; he oversaw the expansion of Microsoft retail stores from zero to 120 locations. His professional journey began with a role as vice president of technology at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Looking at Mr. Finch’s academic background reveals the foundation for his successful career. He received a Bachelor in Business Administration in marketing from The George Washington University School of Business in 1998. Mr. Finch earned his Master of Business Administration in finance from the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame in 2007. He credits his success to the influence of his parents, his education, and his mentors throughout his career.
Outside of his professional life, Mr. Finch is dedicated to excelling as a leader, husband, and father to four children while maintaining a healthy balance between these roles. He enjoys traveling, coaching kids’ teams, and scuba diving. Looking ahead, Mr. Finch aims to continue his growth at Expedia with aspirations of becoming a CEO one day. He is committed to giving back to the community and has plans to work as a university professor in the future, sharing his wealth of knowledge and experience with the next generation of leaders.
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