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Rene Riedi to continue as IAADFS chairman
The International Association of Airport and Duty Free Stores (IAADFS) has chosen Rene Riedi of Avolta to serve as chairman for another term.
Riedi was originally elected to the role in 2019 and has been re-elected every year since.
“I am honoured to be chosen by my fellow board members to continue serving as chair of IAADFS,” said Riedi. “I appreciate the commitment of the rest of the board of directors for giving their time in service of the association, and as we work to address key advocacy needs of the membership and industry.
“In addition to our advocacy efforts, IAADFS is exploring ways to expand our member benefits and broaden industry participation as we work to accommodate the ever-changing world of travel retail.”
Erasmo Orillac of Motta Internacional will be vice chair, while Michael Halpern of International Shoppes has been appointed treasurer and audit chair.
“We are excited to have Rene serve as chair for another term given his vast experience and knowledge of the duty free and travel retail industry combined with his focus on changing the direction and impact of member benefits provided by the association,” said IAADFS president and CEO Michael Payne.
“Rene’s expertise along with the knowledge and experience of the region that Erasmo brings, and Michael’s long history with the association and presence in US airports, all contribute to a high-quality leadership team for IAADFS.”
The trio are joined on the board of directors by Lisa Bauer of Starboard; Nuno do Amaral, Aer Rianta; Greg Ford, Pernod Ricard: Felipe Grant, Puig Travel Retail Americas; Mark Mariani, 3Sixty Duty Free; Julia Seve, L’Oréal Travel Retail Americas; Markus Suter, Lindt; and Enrique Urioste, Avolta.
Earlier this year IAADFS held the Summit of the Americas show, with sessions focusing on the cruise sector and changes to the duty free and travel retail market in the Americas.
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