Biography

Gail Mandel has served as Managing Director of Focused Point Ventures, LLC, a business advisory and consulting services organization, since 2019.  In addition, she currently serves as the Executive Chairman of the Board of PureStar, a provider of laundry services and linen management to the hospitality industry, and since 2020, as Board member of Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology company that powers the global travel industry.  From November 2014 to June 2018, she served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Wyndham Destination Network (f/k/a Wyndham Exchange & Rentals), an operating division of Wyndham Worldwide and a provider of professionally managed, unique vacation accommodations.  Ms. Mandel served in executive management positions at Wyndham Worldwide including as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Wyndham Exchange & Rentals (March 2014-November 2014) and Chief Financial Officer (January 2010-March 2014) of Wyndham Exchange & Rentals.  She held previous roles in finance and accounting at Cendant Corporation and HFS Incorporated.  Ms. Mandel joined our Board of Directors in April 2022, and brings skills in leadership, finance, strategy, hospitality, governance, operations and technology to our Board of Directors.