KAYAK appoints Peer Bueller as Chief Executive Officer
KAYAK, part of Booking Holdings, has appointed Peer Bueller as CEO. Bueller joined KAYAK in 2016 as CFO and added COO in 2021. Co-founder Steve Hafner will become Executive Chair and take a new role at Booking Holdings focused on AI innovation. Bueller will continue to drive growth including KAYAK for Business.
Impact and considerations
KAYAK's leadership change reflects Booking Holdings' focus on AI innovation and corporate travel, potentially impacting business travel tools.
Key points
- Peer Bueller named CEO of KAYAK
- Steve Hafner becomes Executive Chair and leads AI innovation
- Bueller previously served as CFO and COO
- KAYAK for Business is a growth focus
- Booking Holdings brands include Booking.com, etc.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- Booking Holdings
- Other sources
- 0
- First source publication
- 3 Feb 2026, 08:00
- Page published
- 12 Aug 2026, 14:32
- Last updated
- 3 Feb 2026, 16:00
- Original links
- Booking Holdings IR News：KAYAK appoints Peer Bueller as Chief Executive Officer (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 3 Feb 2026, 16:00