Orbitz Worldwide names Jim Shaughnessy chief administrative officer

CHICAGO, IL – Orbitz Worldwide announced today that Jim Shaughnessy will assume the role of senior vice president and chief administrative officer.

CHICAGO, IL – Orbitz Worldwide announced today that Jim Shaughnessy will assume the role of senior vice president and chief administrative officer.

Jim Shaughnessy joined Orbitz Worldwide as senior vice president and general counsel prior to the company going public in July 2007.

In his new role, he will continue to manage the company’s legal and government affairs teams. Additionally, he will lead the company’s shared services, which include corporate communications, human resources, and security and compliance.

“The streamlining of these functional areas under Jim’s leadership, furthers our goal of delivering shared services that are high-quality, efficient, and well integrated into our operating businesses,” said Steve Barnhart, CEO and president of Orbitz Worldwide. “I appreciate Jim taking on this expanded role where he will help develop our human capital; ensure our corporate goals are clear to all employees; and protect, secure, and advance our intellectual property.”

Jim Shaughnessy has more than 25 years of experience as a strategic executive. Prior to joining Orbitz Worldwide, he has managed legal matters for leading technology companies, including Lenovo Group, Ltd.; Peoplesoft; Hewlett Packard; and Compaq.

“I’m energized by the opportunity to lead this larger portfolio of services, especially because it creates more connections between me and our customers, employees, and other stakeholders,” said Jim Shaughnessy, senior vice president and chief administrative officer. “As we work to be the preferred company online where consumers search for and book travel, the support services within this organization will play an important role in this company’s future.”

Jim earned his master of public policy and Juris Doctor, cum laude from the University of Michigan and a bachelor’s degree, summa cum laude from Northern Michigan University.

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