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Sebastian Ebel, CEO of TUI

Who is the CEO of TUI in 2026?

Sebastian Ebel is the Chief Executive Officer of TUI. Sebastian has held the CEO seat since 2022, and was previously Corporate Development at Salzgitter AG / Preussag AG.

Updated September 24, 2026
Time in seat
4 years
CEO since 2022
Years at company
27 years
Joined TUI October 1998
Career span
39 years
First recorded role January 1987
Summary
  • Sebastian Ebel rose through TUI: Chief Operating Officer from February 2013, before taking the CEO seat in 2022.
  • Sebastian Ebel was CFO at Vodafone from January 2011 to January 2013.
  • Sebastian Ebel studied at Philipps-Universität Marburg and Technische Universität Carolo-Wilhelmina zu Braunschweig / TU Braunschweig.

Current company

TUI

TUI is a German travel and tourism company.

tourism industryHeadquartered in HanoverFounded 1968Listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange

Source: Wikidata

Career and education

Sebastian Ebel joined TUI in October 1998 and has been CEO since 2022. Before TUI, Sebastian was Corporate Development at Salzgitter AG / Preussag AG from January 1987 until January 1997.

Career

  1. TUI1998 to present
    • CEOOctober 2022 to present
    • Member of the Executive BoardDecember 2014 to present
    • Chief Operating OfficerFebruary 2013 to December 2014
    • Member of the Executive BoardOctober 1998 to August 2006
  2. Vodafone2011 to 2013
    • CFO
  3. ATU2008 to 2010
    • CFO/COO
  4. Salzgitter AG / Preussag AG1987 to 1997
    • Corporate Development
  5. Talkline1992 to 1994
    • Managing Director

Sources: LinkedIn profile

Education

Philipps-Universität Marburg, Diplom-Kaufmann, WirtschaftswissenschaftenTechnische Universität Carolo-Wilhelmina zu Braunschweig / TU Braunschweig, Vordiplom, WirtschaftswissenschaftenGaußschule Gymnasium, BraunschweigSource

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Ramón DelimaSVP, Global Director Customer Services, Sales & Operations · NLD@tuigroup.com
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Sybille ReißChief Human Resources Officer & Arbeitsdirektorin TUI AG · DEU@tuigroup.com
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Leadership team at TUI

Sebastian Ebel leads a leadership team of 4 published executives.

Executive leadership

NameTitleIn seat since
Sebastian EbelChief Executive Officer2022
Mathias KiepMember of the Executive Board - Chief Financial OfficerNot stated
Marco CiomperlikExecutive Board Member, Chief Operating OfficerNot stated
Sybille ReissMember of the Executive Board - Chief People Officer/Labour DirectorNot stated

Sources: TUI Group management page

Frequently asked questions

Who is the CEO of TUI?

Sebastian Ebel is the Chief Executive Officer of TUI. Sebastian has held the CEO seat since 2022, and was previously Corporate Development at Salzgitter AG / Preussag AG.

When did Sebastian Ebel become CEO of TUI?

Sebastian Ebel has been CEO of TUI since 2022, according to LinkedIn profile.

What did Sebastian Ebel do before TUI?

Sebastian Ebel was Corporate Development at Salzgitter AG / Preussag AG from January 1987 until January 1997, according to LinkedIn profile.

How long has Sebastian Ebel been CEO of TUI?

Sebastian Ebel has been CEO of TUI for 4 years, since 2022.

Who else leads TUI?

Mathias Kiep (Member of the Executive Board - Chief Financial Officer), Marco Ciomperlik (Executive Board Member, Chief Operating Officer), Sybille Reiss (Member of the Executive Board - Chief People Officer/Labour Director). Source: TUI Group management page.

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Methodology

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