HMSHost promotes four associates to Vice President roles

NORTH AMERICA. Global restaurateur HMSHost has promoted four senior associates to Vice President positions.

Barbara Calloway is named Vice President, National Lounge Operations. She joined HMSHost at the peak of the pandemic, while leading HMSHost’s American Airlines operations as Senior Director, National Lounge Operations. In this new role, she will manage the relationship between HMSHost and American Airlines. Previously she was Vice President Franchising & Operations for McDonald’s.

Annie Dremstedt is named Vice President, Human Resources. She joined HMSHost in 2018 as Sr. Director of Organizational Development and Learning. As Vice President, Dremstedt is responsible for talent management, talent development, talent acquisition, and organisational development.

The new appointments include (clockwise from top left) Vice President, Business Development Tosin Kasali, Vice President, Marketing, Public Relations & Communications Shayna Iglesias, Vice President, National Lounge Operations Barbara Calloway and Vice President, Human Resources Annie Dremstedt

Shayna Iglesias is named Vice President, Marketing, Public Relations & Communications. She joined HMSHost in February 2014 as Senior Manager of Marketing, and most recently served in the role of Senior Director, Marketing & Public Relations. In her new role, Iglesias will oversee all marketing, public relations and communications functions for the organisation. She also serves as an advisor to the Airport Restaurant & Retail Association Board.

Tosin Kasali is named Vice President, Business Development. Kasali joined HMSHost in September 2016 as Director of Business Development Finance with over a decade of experience in finance and information technology positions. As Vice President, Tosin will lead business developments across airport markets for HMSHost. Tosin serves on the Board of Directors of the Airport Minority Advisory Council and chairs its Membership Committee.

“I am thrilled to announce the promotion of several members of our team to Vice President,” said HMSHost President and CEO Steve Johnson. “HMSHost is defined by our people, and they have all played pivotal roles in our success. Developing talent goes hand in hand with developing our organisation for continued growth and prosperity in the future.”

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