Sabre Loses ESG Execs Amid Financial Strain and Restructuring

Over the past month, Sabre Corporation saw the exit of three senior sustainability executives: the Senior Director of Sustainability, the Head of Sustainability, and the Chief ESG Officer.

Together, they were responsible for expanding the company’s sustainability program, reducing its climate impact, and promoting greener travel offerings to Sabre’s clients.

Their tasks involved developing corporate sustainability strategies, overseeing ESG compliance and reporting, and partnering with stakeholders across the travel industry to promote responsible environmental practices.

Kristin Hays remains with the company and continues to lead corporate messaging and ESG initiatives.

The departures follow the company’s downgraded 2025 financial outlook and come amid ongoing organizational restructuring.

After the COVID-19 pandemic, air bookings fell nearly 40 percent from pre-pandemic levels in 2023, with Sabre’s revenue dropping from about $4 billion in 2019 to $2.9 billion in 2023.

In 2024, Sabre posted a net loss of $279 million. In 2025, Sabre’s revenue remains below pre-pandemic levels.

A couple of months ago, the company sold the Hospitality Solutions division to TPG Capital, using most of the proceeds to pay down existing debt and strengthen its balance sheet.

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