On May 9, 2023, trivago N.V. received the resignation of Axel Hefer as managing director and chief executive officer of the Company. On the same day, the Company's supervisory board approved such resignation, and elected Johannes Thomas to replace Mr. Hefer as a temporary member of the Company's management board, pending his appointment by the Company's next general meeting of shareholders. Upon his appointment as temporary member of the management board, Mr. Thomas has all powers and responsibilities of a management board member, as if he had been appointed by the general meeting of shareholders.

In addition, the Company's management board designated Jasmine Ezz and Andrej Lehnert as temporary officers and members of the Company's leadership team. The Company's founder, Rolf Schrömgens, will also return to the Company, initially serving as an advisor. The supervisory board intends to nominate Ms. Ezz and Mr. Lehnert for appointment as managing directors and Mr. Schrömgens for appointment as supervisory director by the Company's next general meeting of shareholders.