Retail inMotion appoints Stefan Patermann as CEO; Joe Harvey named in senior role

IRELAND/INTERNATIONAL. Inflight specialist Retail inMotion has named Stefan Patermann as Chief Executive. Previously Chief Commercial Officer, he will oversee all business activities at Retail inMotion. He has been involved with the company since 2013, when he led its integration into LSG Group after LSG first took a stake in the business.

Moving into a new phase: (l-r) LSG Group CEO Erdmann Rauer, CEO, Retail inMotion Founder Dr. Joe Elias and new CEO Stefan Patermann

He takes over from Founder Joe Elias, who will continue in an advisory role.

Joe Harvey: Developing partnerships with airlines and brands

In related news, Retail inMotion has named experienced industry executive Joe Harvey as Senior Manager Global Boutique Development.

Harvey will focus on expanding the company’s presence in the duty free business. He was previously Head of New Business Development at Tourvest In-flight Retail Services.

Speaking about his new role in an interview on Retail inMotion’s website, Harvey said: “The goal is to become a global retail concessionaire and to participate in large tenders for major scheduled airlines.”

He added: “To do that, we need to create a strategic roadmap. That includes, at the start, developing strategic partnerships with the different boutique brands to help them get a better understanding of who Retail inMotion is and how we can work together.”

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