As Chief Operating Officer, Scott Brodows leads the technology, marketing, account management and service delivery organizations within SynXis and plays a critical role in developing company strategy and building key alliances throughout the travel industry. Brodows was the business sponsor within Sabre for acquiring SynXis and joined SynXis soon after the deal was consumated in January 2005. Since joining Sabre Holdings in 1996, Brodows has served in a number of roles, including Vice President of Car and Hotel Distribution for Sabre Travel Network and Car Rental Segment Manager for Sabre Holdings. During this time, he led strategy, marketing, sales and customer service initiatives for hotel, rental car and other ground transportation customers. He also was responsible for coordinating the company's rental car strategy across all Sabre Holdings business units. Prior to joining Sabre, Brodows held an operations management role with a market research supplier in New York. Brodows earned a master's degree in business administration from the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia and a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan. Brodows resides near Dallas, Texas with his wife and two children.