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Johannes Thomas, CEO of Trivago

Who is the CEO of Trivago in 2026?

Johannes Thomas is the Chief Executive Officer of Trivago. Johannes has held the CEO seat since 2024, and was previously Marketing Executive at isango!.

Updated September 24, 2026
Time in seat
2 years
CEO since 2024
Years at company
15 years
Joined trivago March 2011
Career span
17 years
First recorded role August 2009
Summary
  • Johannes Thomas rose through Trivago: Online Marketing UK from March 2011, then Chief Executive Officer from May 2023, before taking the CEO seat in 2024.
  • Alongside Trivago, Johannes Thomas serves as Co-Founder & Advisor at CoIQ.capital - Collective Intelligence Research since January 2021.
  • Johannes Thomas was Online Marketing DE at isango! from August 2009 to February 2010.

Current company

Trivago

Trivago is a German accommodation metasearch platform.

e-commerceHeadquartered in DüsseldorfFounded 2005Nasdaq: TRVG

Source: Wikidata

Career and education

Johannes Thomas joined trivago in March 2011 and has been CEO since 2024. Before Trivago, Johannes was Marketing Executive at isango! from February 2010 until November 2010.

Career

  1. trivago2011 to 2020
    • Chief Executive OfficerMay 2023, end not stated
    • Chief Revenue OfficerDecember 2016 to June 2020
    • Managing DirectorJune 2015 to June 2020
    • Hotel Relations, Business Operations & StrategyMarch 2015 to February 2017
    • Global Strategic ProjectsMay 2013 to March 2015
    • Global Search Engine MarketingAugust 2011 to August 2014
    • Online Marketing UKMarch 2011 to August 2011
  2. CoIQ.capital - Collective Intelligence Research2021 to present
    • Co-Founder & Advisor
  3. OneClick Bookers Ltd2010 to 2011
    • Co-Founder
  4. isango!2009 to 2010
    • Marketing ExecutiveFebruary 2010 to November 2010
    • Online Marketing DEAugust 2009 to February 2010

Sources: LinkedIn profile

Education

Berufsbildende Schule am Museumsdorf (Wirtschaft), Abitur, Wirtschaft (Economics)IUBH University of Applied Sciences, Economics and TourismSource

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Top decision makers at Trivago

Vice president level and above, most senior first
Ioannis PapadopoulosChief Technology Officer · DEU@company.trivago.com
Matteo QuintavalleSenior Vice President Supply Partnerships, trivago Deals · USA@company.trivago.com
Meidan JacobsonVP of HR · ISR@company.trivago.com
Dr Tanja HofmannVP Talents & Culture (jobshare) · DEU@company.trivago.com
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Leadership team at Trivago

Johannes Thomas leads a leadership team of 4 published executives. The most recent appointment is Wolf Schmuhl as Managing Director for Finance and Legal (Chief Financial Officer), in seat since June 2025.

Executive leadership

NameTitleIn seat since
Johannes ThomasManaging Director for Communication, Strategy, Partnerships and Talents and Culture (Chief Executive Officer)2024
Wolf SchmuhlManaging Director for Finance and Legal (Chief Financial Officer)June 2025
Andrej LehnertManaging Director for Product (Chief Product Officer)2023
Jasmine EzzManaging Director for Marketing (Chief Marketing Officer)2023

Sources: Trivago 2025 Form 20-F

Frequently asked questions

Who is the CEO of Trivago?

Johannes Thomas is the Chief Executive Officer of Trivago. Johannes has held the CEO seat since 2024, and was previously Marketing Executive at isango!.

When did Johannes Thomas become CEO of Trivago?

Johannes Thomas has been CEO of Trivago since 2024, according to LinkedIn profile.

What did Johannes Thomas do before Trivago?

Johannes Thomas was Marketing Executive at isango! from February 2010 until November 2010, according to LinkedIn profile.

How long has Johannes Thomas been CEO of Trivago?

Johannes Thomas has been CEO of Trivago for 2 years, since 2024.

Who else leads Trivago?

Wolf Schmuhl (Managing Director for Finance and Legal (Chief Financial Officer)), Andrej Lehnert (Managing Director for Product (Chief Product Officer)), Jasmine Ezz (Managing Director for Marketing (Chief Marketing Officer)). Source: Trivago 2025 Form 20-F.

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Methodology

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Identity confirmed against Wikipedia, Trivago. Last verified: September 24, 2026.