Tripadvisor CEO Matt Goldberg to Depart; CFO Noonan Resigns, Dalton Named Interim CFO
Tripadvisor’s board determined a leadership transition was in shareholders’ best interests, and Chief Executive Officer Matt Goldberg agreed to leave his roles as president, CEO and director effective Feb. 16, 2027, according to an 8-K filed Thursday. The company and Goldberg signed a negotiated separation agreement dated Nov. 4, 2026.
Under the agreement, Tripadvisor will pay Goldberg 50% of his annual base salary for 18 months, equal to $675,000, plus 50% of 1.5 times his 2026 annual target bonus, also $675,000. Half of equity awards that are outstanding and unvested on Feb. 16, 2027 and would otherwise have vested in the following 18 months will vest that day, subject to performance conditions. The company will also cover COBRA premium contributions for up to 18 months and extend exercisability of vested options to their scheduled expiration. Benefits hinge on a release and compliance with non-compete and related covenants.
Separately, CFO Mike Noonan told the board he will resign effective Dec. 31, 2026 to pursue another opportunity and will stay through year-end. Kristen Dalton, 54, chief strategy and operations officer since November 2025, becomes interim CFO on Jan. 1, 2027. The filing says neither departure stems from a disagreement on operations, policies or practices. No permanent CEO successor was named in the 8-K.
Why it matters
Tripadvisor is resetting both the CEO and CFO seats on a published timetable. Dual C-suite exits raise the bar for the board’s search process and for near-term guidance credibility while an interim finance lead bridges the gap.
By the numbers
- Goldberg exit: Feb. 16, 2027
- Salary continuation: $675,000 (50% of base for 18 months)
- Bonus-related cash: $675,000
- Noonan CFO exit: Dec. 31, 2026
- Dalton interim CFO start: Jan. 1, 2027
Sources
- Tripadvisor, Inc. Form 8-K Items 5.02/7.01, filed Nov. 5, 2026 (accession 0001193125-26-448560)
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