HBX Group CEO Nicolas Huss to Retire
HBX Group CEO Nicolas Huss announced his retirement effective September 30, with current CFO Brendan Brennan to become interim CEO on October 1. The company also issued a Q3 trading update: TTV rose 12% to €2.4 billion, revenue fell 3% to €177 million, and FY guidance was raised.
Impact and considerations
Leadership change may impact strategic direction, but solid financials and raised guidance indicate resilience, affecting the B2B travel tech sector.
Key points
- HBX Group CEO Nicolas Huss will retire on September 30, with CFO Brendan Brennan as interim CEO.
- Q3 TTV rose 12% to €2.4 billion, while revenue fell 3% to €177 million.
- The company raised FY2026 TTV growth guidance to 13%-15%.
- The board is searching for a permanent CEO, expected by the next AGM in February 2027.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- PhocusWire / Phocuswright
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- First source publication
- 30 Jul 2026, 01:00
- Page published
- 12 Aug 2026, 14:17
- Last updated
- 30 Jul 2026, 01:00
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- PhocusWire All News：HBX Group CEO Nicolas Huss to retire (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 30 Jul 2026, 01:00