INTERNATIONAL. Dufry today announced its new organisational structure formed through the setting up of a joint company with Autogrill to drive what the new-look group called the ‘Travel Experience Revolution’.
The Global Executive Committee (GEC) of the combined Group between Dufry and Autogrill will have the following members, effective today 7 February.
- Chief Executive Officer: Xavier Rossinyol
- Chief Financial Officer: Yves Gerster
- President and CEO Asia Pacific (APAC): Freda Cheung
- President and CEO North America (NA): Steve Johnson
- President and CEO Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) & Interim President and CEO Latin America (LATAM): Luis Marin
- Group General Counsel & Chief Legal Officer: Pascal Duclos
- Chief Public Affairs & ESG Officer: Camillo Rossotto
- Chief Digital & Customer Officer: Vijay Talwar (from 1 March)
- Chief People & Culture Officer: Katrin Volery
The newly constituted GEC is charged with delivering Dufry’s long-term strategy ‘Destination 2027’ including the full integration between Dufry and Autogrill.
Chief Executive Officer Operations Eugenio Andrades will leave the GEC due to personal reasons. He will continue to play a leading role in the success of the Group upon his return from his current leave of absence.
Dufry thanked departing GEC members for their significant contributions. They are Andrea Belardini, who leaves to pursue new challenges, and Sarah Branquinho, who retires and will keep her role with several global travel-related associations.
Xavier Rossinyol commented: “With the new organisational set-up we are best placed to drive the new strategy Destination 2027, with revolutionary travel experience and digitalisation, focus on geographical diversification, and strong emphasis on our people and ESG.
“I am thanking all former members of the GEC for their tremendous work and commitment to Dufry, and welcome all new members. Together as one team we aim to shape the future of our joint company and our industry.
“An aligned, diverse and focused team is the key to deliver the long-term strategy as well as the day-to-day execution. The new team reflects the competencies and experience we need for each new strategic priority and each geographical focus area.” ✈
{In late 2022, Dufry Chief Executive Officer Xavier Rossinyol talked to Martin Moodie about his and the group’s ambitions as the Autogrill merger neared. This compelling film was shown at The Trinity Forum in Singapore last November.}
