2019 Speakers

Montse Adán is currently the Chief Corporate Officer of Areas since 2019, overseeing Human Resources, Business Controlling,  PS&T (Processes, Systems and Technology) and the Project Management Office.

Jacqui is an experienced People Director, operationally orientated, with a drive for results through strong people growth and a positive company culture. She is commercially astute with a proven track record of delivery and successful project management.

Venezuelan-born Lorena Garcia is currently one of the country’s leading chefs. Garcia left the legal world behind her and enrolled at Johnson & Wales University, graduating with a degree in culinary arts and more recently receiving an honorary doctorate degree.

Patrick joined SSP in April 2022 as Group CEO. He previously spent 14 years as Group CEO of Greencore Group plc, a leading producer of convenience foods in the UK and Ireland, having joined in 2006 as CFO.

Fraser Brown became Retail Director at Heathrow on 1 November 2018 following over four years at Heathrow Express as Managing Director and formerly Commercial Director.

Xavier Rossinyol was part of Dufry’s management team from 2004 to 2015, first as Chief Financial Officer until 2012, and then as Chief Operating Officer EMEA and Asia until 2015.

Born in Viterbo in 1968, he took a GCSE in humanities at Liceo “F.A. Gualterio “in Orvieto in 1987. His professional career started in Autogrill in 1991, where he trained at Corso Allievi and then one year later was appointed Manager in Novara; his professional development went on, until he became Marketing Manager for Autobar in 1999.

Walter Seib is the CEO of HMSHost International; the world leader in creating dining experiences for travel venues, with nearly 600 stores in 41 airports, 33 train stations and 7 shopping malls across 19 countries in Europe, India, the Middle East and Asia Pacific.

As Executive Vice President and Group Director of URW Airports, Mike Salzman oversees URW’s airports portfolio. With a background in real estate development and transportation infrastructure, Salzman brings deep experience in developing large-scale, consumer-driven projects and developing commercial opportunities in regulated environments.

Iskra Skram is leading the development of the commercial offer, F&B, retail and services in the terminals across Norwegian airports. She was appointed Commercial Director Terminal Areas in January 2022.

Greg Plummer is a seasoned restaurateur, entrepreneur and community advocate based in Los Angeles, CA.  In 2016, he launched Enjoy Repeat, a full-service hospitality management, development and  branding firm, with the goal of creating exciting brands and events that are so enjoyed , that its patrons long to repeat the experiences often.

Dave was appointed Deputy Executive Director, Commercial Development in June of 2021. He has been at LAWA for 22-years, and with the Commercial Development division for the past 15 years.

Mélanie Guilldou has been leading Lagardère Travel Retail Foodservice Business Line, one of the Group’s three business lines with Duty Free and Travel Essentials, since May 2016.

Kenneth has over 25 years of experience in managing the commercial business in the Aviation sector. He has played a pivotal role in establishing commercial goals and roadmaps for all revenue streams at BLR Airport.

Pravat is a seasoned professional with more than 20 years of experience in retail industry across various functions, profiles and channels with core competencies in strategy, business development, travel retail, sales, distribution, and brand management. He has worked in growing economies like India and Vietnam with an extensive exposure of Southeast Asian markets.

Saurabh joined Bangalore International Airport Limited in 2019. He is part of the Commercial Development team and responsible for transforming Kempegowda International Airport (BLR Airport) as a preferred destination for shopping & dining.

A voice of the airport hospitality industry in India, Mr. Varun Kapur holds a reputation for helming some of the most iconic projects at Travel Food Services (TFS) since its inception in 2009.

Smart’s CEO and Creative Director, Nick Baker, holds over 30 years of experience working in the transportation and hospitality industries. Specialising in the generation of revenue from non-aeronautical or core sources, Nick has had instrumental impact on creating some of the most commercially enviable airports across the globe.

Jill Danis is an Interior Designer and Project Manager at Smart Design Group, with 10 years of industry experience, 8 of which were with the Smart team where Jill has been heavily involved in airport design and strategisation. Jill is a registered Interior Designer and holds a LEED AP Interior Design + Construction designation.

Andy is an airport concessions industry thought-leader with 24 years of experience planning, developing and managing airport dining and shopping programs at more than 40 North American airports. He currently serves as Executive Director of the Airport Restaurant & Retail Association (ARRA), the trade association of U.S. airport restaurant and retail concessionaires.

Dawn Hunter is the Acting, Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA).  Prior to this position she served as the Director of Aviation Commercial Management.

Bill Wyatt began serving as the Executive Director of the Salt Lake City Department of Airports (SLCDA) in November 2017. The SLCDA operates Salt Lake City International Airport and two reliever airports, South Valley Regional Airport and Tooele Valley Airport.

Pat Murray is SSP America’s Deputy Chief Executive Officer and is charged with developing and growing the company’s portfolio across North America. Pat oversees a division responsible for business development, design & construction, brands & concepts, strategic partnerships, and industry relations.

Nicholas B. Crews has over fourteen years of experience in the retail, food and beverage/hospitality airport concessions industry. As President/CEO of Crews Enterprises & Nicholas & Associates (ACDBE firm), Nick provides overall leadership to the organisation by ensuring the Crews mission and vision are implemented and strategic goals are achieved.

Kathy Casey is the owner of Kathy Casey Food Studios–Liquid Kitchen, a full-service global agency specialising in food, beverage, and concept development for airport concessions, hotels, cruise lines and multi-unit consultation as well as brand launches, onsite training and opening assistance.