ASIA PACIFIC. Lagardère Travel Retail has named Przemek Lesniak as CEO of its Pacific region. He replaces Matthieu Mercier, who is returning to Paris to take up the role of COO Travel Essentials and Food Service at Lagardère Travel Retail France.
Sydney-based Lesniak will report to COO Asia Pacific Emmanuel de Place in Singapore.
Having worked for Lagardère Travel Retail for over 17 years in various roles in Poland, France and Australia, Lesniak moved to Sydney when he joined the Pacific region in July 2016 as General Manager of Travel Essentials.
A graduate of Warsaw School of Economics, the company said Lesniak brings “sound financial acumen, strong retail expertise, operational leadership and an extensive knowledge of Lagardère Travel Retail’s business” to the role.
“We are delighted to have someone of Przemek’s calibre and experience to move seamlessly into this role,” said de Place. “He is very qualified and I’m confident that he’ll continue to strengthen and grow the business in the Pacific region.
“I would also like to thank Matthieu Mercier for his leadership, enthusiasm and contribution he has made to our Pacific business over the past six years, which has included significant development in strengthening the presence of the group’s activities in the region.”
Lesniak: “Having been in the Pacific for 18 months now, I’m thrilled with this opportunity as it’s an exciting region to be working in. I’m looking forward to leading the adaptable and fast learning passionate teams, and using my experience to drive the strategic vision and growth strategy to grow the business even further in the region”.
