Barney Harford is an accomplished board director and former executive with extensive experience in the travel and technology sectors. Currently, Harford serves as a Board Director for multiple companies, including United Airlines, Cvent, Kyte, RealSelf, SavATree, and Yummy. Previously, Harford held the position of Chief Operating Officer at Uber, overseeing significant global operations, and served as CEO of Orbitz Worldwide, enhancing its portfolio of travel brands. Harford's early career includes a role as Senior Advisor to the CEO at LiquidPlanner and Board Director at Orange Hotel Group. Educational credentials include a BA (Hons) and MA (Cantab) in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge, as well as an MBA from INSEAD.