Signature Travel Network Names Karryn Christopher President

Claudette Covey
by Claudette Covey
Last updated: 2:50 PM ET, Thu September 4, 2025
Signature Travel Network Names Karryn Christopher President

Karryn Christopher (Source: Signature Travel Network)

Signature Travel Network appointed Karryn Christopher as president during the company’s annual Owners’ Meeting in San Diego San Diego earlier this month.

Christopher, who has worked at Signature since 2001, most recently served as executive vice president of marketing & preferred partnerships.

Alex Sharpe, CEO and president, will continue to serve as Signature Travel Network’s CEO.

“Our coworkers, members and partners adore and respect Karryn because she leads with both head and heart,” said Sharpe said.

“She has a rare ability to bring people together and turn ideas into impactful results. With Karryn stepping into this role, our leadership capacity and ability to serve our members is stronger than ever.”

In Christopher’s role as president, she “will take on a more outward-facing role, deepening engagement with members, partners, and industry stakeholders,” Signature said.

“I am honored to serve as president,” said Christopher. “I am constantly inspired by the passion and dedication of our team, our members and our partners.”

“Together, we will continue to grow, evolve, and create unforgettable experiences that elevate the travel industry,” she added.

Signature Travel Network, which was founded in 1956, is a member-owned cooperative based in El Segundo, Calif., that includes 280 travel agencies with more than 600 locations in the US and Canada, as well as a range of global destinations.


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