Sabre has appointed Bill Robinson as executive vice president and chief human resources officer.

Having served in similar roles at several companies, including 20 years with General Electric, he will lead the company’s global human resource function, including talent management, organisational leadership and culture and driving a pipeline of top technology talent at Sabre.

Robinson most recently served as chief human resources officer for Coventry Health Care.

Prior to that he was at GE, where he held several HR roles, most recently within the Enterprise Solutions division where he led a global team in an organization of 20,000 employees in 200 locations worldwide.

Robinson was also with Outcomes Health Information Solutions.

“Bill brings a unique combination of deep HR experience and well-honed strategic and business capabilities that are important to our global team.

“Bill is a rare find, and I believe his experience and proven global leadership will drive fresh thinking and new ways of managing our talented team of employees around the world,” said Tom Klein, president, Sabre.