Expedia Group, Inc. expects cuts following an operational review that will impact 1,500 roles throughout the year. It's product and technology teams will see the deepest cuts, according to Kern's memo, as the company looks to "invest in core strategic areas." The cuts would mean a 9% reduction in the Seattle-headquartered company's 17,100-employee global workforce. Displaced employees will be informed within the next week.

The cutbacks follow a shift in Expedia's top leadership. Earlier this month, the company announced Kern would leave the role after four years as chief executive.