Kristin Hays

As senior vice president of global communications, Kristin is responsible for all aspects of corporate messaging, executive and team member communications, public and media relations and external affairs. Her organization develops and executes comprehensive communications strategies for team members, customers, investors and industry partners.

Kristin joined Sabre from La Quinta Holdings, Inc., where she served as the company’s primary external spokesperson and focused on corporate messaging, investor relations and public relations. Prior to her hospitality stop, she invested 13 years with JCPenney. Kristin originally joined JCPenney’s litigation department, having served over 10 years as an attorney, then expanded her business acumen by taking on roles in their IR, corporate communications and business affairs organizations.

Kristin received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri – Columbia and a Juris Doctor from Drake University Law School. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two children and dogs, while being an active volunteer and avid soccer fan.