The Priceline Group, based in Norwalk, Connecticut, has appointed 30-year business management industry veteran David Goulden as its executive vice president and chief finance officer effective March 1, with plans to assist the company with continued growth.

Goulden spoke highly of his new appointment and expressed eagerness to launch the firm’s “next chapter.” Previously, he worked at Dell Technologies and EMC Corp., a company acquired by Dell in 2016; he brings extensive experience in finance, general management, corporate development, sales, marketing and operations.

"I am very excited to join The Priceline Group, a portfolio of companies at the forefront of the intersection between technology and travel, and I am eager to work alongside an outstanding management team to fuel the company's next chapter of growth," Goulden said.

The new officer will oversee The Priceline Group’s worldwide financial business, reporting to CEO Glenn Fogel. Goulden, a native of Manchester, England, earned a bachelor’s degree at Durham University and an MBA from Cranfield School of Management.

"We are thrilled to welcome David to The Priceline Group," Fogel said. “He brings tremendous financial acumen and global operating experience to the Group, and we believe he will be a great asset as our business continues to expand and invest in new technologies to help people experience the world.”

The Priceline Group specializes in online travel-related services through branded operations.