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Markus Ettlin leaves senior marketing role at Gebr Heinemann
Markus Ettlin leaves his post as Director Marketing at Gebr Heinemann after 18 years. He was a key influence in developing the Heinemann Duty Free brand and its Heinemannn & Me loyalty programme. Read More
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Kevin Baker to leave Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits
Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits Global Travel Retail Director Kevin Baker, a highly respected industry figure, is to leave his role on 29 June to pursue personal interests. Read More
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The Moodie Davitt Report Brands Editor Helen Pawson to join FILTR
The popular journalist will leave The Moodie Davitt Report at the end of the month after six years to join integrated retail marketing and design agency FILTR as PR Account Manager. Read More
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Francois Bourienne takes over as Chair of UK Travel Retail Forum from Sarah Branquinho
A change at the top of the industry association as AGS Airports Chief Commercial Officer Francois Bourienne takes over from the outstanding Sarah Branquinho. Read More
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Moodie Davitt Image of the Day – Nice one Nadine
Today’s image comes from the US, where Heinemann Americas Chief Executive Officer Nadine Heubel was honoured recently as one of Florida’s top ten women business leaders. Read More
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Ten Easy Pieces: Meet (departing) Imperial Tobacco Head of Corporate Affairs and Compliance Dr Jennifer Cords
Jennifer talks bumblebees and Trekkies, the future of an e-vapour market and the importance of a glass that is half full. Read More
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Head of Corporate Affairs and Compliance Dr Jennifer Cords to leave Imperial Tobacco
"Jennifer leaves Imperial’s Duty Free team in a very strong position for future growth and we sincerely thank her for her contribution and leadership," said Global Duty Free Sales and Marketing Director Christian Münstermann. Read More
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Qatar Airways’ Akbar Al Baker begins term as IATA Chairman of the Board of Governors
Al Baker becomes the 77th chair of the IATA board and will serve in the position for one year. Lufthansa Chairman and CEO Carsten Spohr will then succeed him in June 2019. Read More
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Allen Hong steps down from Korean travel retailer CityPlus
The much-respected Hong is one of Korean travel retail's most experienced, knowledgeable and insightful executives. Read More
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Isabelle Gex appointed as Shiseido President of Global Fragrances
Shiseido’s new hire will take charge of its global fragrance expansion as the company aims to develop the smallest of its three axes within the strategically-important prestige business. Read More
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DFASS appoints Mike Osorio as President Organizational Change & Effectiveness
The former DFS Group Region President, Americas/Pacific Islands/Japan joins Benny Klepach's fast-evolving DFASS Group in a key strategic role. Read More
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Revlon appoints Debra Perelman as President and CEO
The company's first female CEO, who has a track record for innovation, said she is committed to driving Revlon to compete and thrive in today’s dynamic beauty environment. Read More
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Rest in peace Samuel Kauffmann – Statesman of South American travel retail
“We have a past of accomplishment and a future of ambition,” he said during his opening of the 2004 conference in Salvador, Brazil. They were watchwords not just for ASUTIL but for a regional business sector that was modernising fast. Read More
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ARI Chief Executive Jack MacGowan to step down at the end of the month
The much-respected MacGowan, who has served as ARI Chief Executive since 2011, will leave the company at the end of May to pursue a new opportunity. ARI Chief Financial Officer Anthony Kenny will assume the role of Acting CEO until Read More
