Plaza Premium Group names new Chief Operating Officer and Chief Information Officer

Plaza Premium Group is investing in infrastructure and people as it prepares for the travel rebound. Pictured is the new Plaza Premium Lounge design concept after refurbishment at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International, Domestic Departures.

INTERNATIONAL. Airport hospitality company Plaza Premium Group has named Sylvio Angelone as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Olivia Chang as Chief Information Officer (CIO).

Angelone will lead and oversee execution of the company’s business transformation strategy and Chang will spearhead the company’s global digital and technology strategy.

Plaza Premium Group Founder and CEO Mr Song Hoi-see said: “To ensure the best-in-class standard of service among our global network of over 200 locations in 62 international airports, we are confident that Sylvio will be the perfect fit to lead our strong and dedicated Plaza Premium Group team, and our fast-growing business to the next level.”

On Chang’s appointment, he said: “We are excited to welcome Olivia to PPG family. We are certain her depth of knowledge and experience will help propel the group into achieving its strategic ambitions in the digital and technology space by bringing the best experience to our customers.”

Sylvio Angelone (above) and Olivia Chang (below) each bring around 30 years of high-level experience to their respective roles

Angelone, an Australian national, brings over 30 years of experience to the role. Before joining PPG, he spent nearly a decade with Starbucks Asia Pacific based in both Hong Kong and Korea. In his new position, he is responsible for the group’s global network of operations, culinary and customer engagement as well as overseeing the IT & Digital Innovation and Talent and Culture for the company. The development and expansion of third-party airport lounge management will also fall under his scope.

Reporting to Angelone, Olivia Chang joins PPG with over 30 years of experience in various CIO roles in Asia Pacific. She previously worked as digital transformation and innovation leader with Coca Cola, held senior roles in various privately-owned corporations and NGOs in China and Geneva, and lectures for University of California, Berkeley for the CIO Leadership Certificate Program.

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