Where does Simon Breakwell work?

Simon Breakwell is at Technology Crossover Ventures.

Where did Simon Breakwell go to school?

Simon Breakwell studied at Lancaster University (Master of Business Administration (MBA)); Portsmouth Poly (Politics).

Simon Breakwell

Investor

Investor at Technology Crossover Ventures

United Kingdom

About

Simon Breakwell is Chair and Non-Executive Director of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, where he also chairs the Remuneration Committee. He was among the founding team at Expedia, where he built U.S. operations and established the company's European presence, and later served as a Non-Executive Director on Expedia's main board. His career includes leadership roles across travel and technology companies, including establishing European operations at Uber, serving as Chairman of Genius Sports and Tiqets, and holding board positions at multiple firms including HomeAway, Trover, and Hipmunk.

Experience

Jet2.com and Jet2holidaysNED and Chair of Remuneration Committteecurrent2023 — present
envioloChaircurrent2022 — presentAmsterdam
SilverRailNEDcurrent2017 — present
TiqetsChair2015 — 2025
The AADeputy Chair2021 — 2022London, England, United Kingdom
The AACEO2017 — 2021London, England, United Kingdom
The AANon Executive Director - Chair of Remuneration Committee2014 — 2017
Genius SportsChair2020 — 2021
BelieveBoard Member2014 — 2020Paris, Île-de-France, France
TCVVenture Partner2013 — 2020London, United Kingdom
bd4travelChairman2015 — 2019
onefinestayNon Executive Director2014 — 2016
HomeAway.comNon Executive Director2012 — 2016Austin, Texas Area
British AirwaysBritish Airways Advisory Board2014 — 2016London, United Kingdom
Uber TechnologiesEstablishing Uber European Operations2012 — 2013London, United Kingdom
Expedia, Inc.Board Director2006 — 2010
Expedia, Inc.President1999 — 2006
MicrosoftTravel Business Unit Manager (Expedia)1996 — 1999Greater Seattle Area
British AirwaysManager Business Sales and Commercial Deals1987 — 1996London

Colleagues at Technology Crossover Ventures

David Zhang

Partner at Technology Crossover Ventures

Evan Hochhauser

Partner at Technology Crossover Ventures

Morgan Gerlak

Partner at TCV

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David Zhang

Partner at Technology Crossover Ventures

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Simon Breakwell?: Simon Breakwell is Chair and Non-Executive Director of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, where he also chairs the Remuneration Committee. He was among the founding team at Expedia, where he built U.S. operations and established the company's European presence, and later served as a Non-Executive Director on Expedia's main board. His career includes leadership roles across travel and technology companies, including establishing European operations at Uber, serving as Chairman of Genius Sports and Tiqets, and holding board positions at multiple firms including HomeAway, Trover, and Hipmunk.
Where does Simon Breakwell work?: Simon Breakwell is at Technology Crossover Ventures.
Where did Simon Breakwell go to school?: Simon Breakwell studied at Lancaster University (Master of Business Administration (MBA)); Portsmouth Poly (Politics).