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operation and has contributed in no small way towards our success. She was a valued member of the senior team and we are sad to see her go.” Sharon Beecham, Vice President,
Purchasing has become Head of Purchasing. She joined DDF in 1998, beginning in the retail division before moving to purchasing in 2004.
Ukko Metsola to head Europe division at CLIA
Former WG&S exec Rajiv Bhatia links up with Peuch & Besse Maison Peuch & Besse has recruited drinks veteran Rajiv Bhatia as Advisor Business Development. Bhatia, who took up the post in
September, previously enjoyed a long career with William Grant & Sons where he occupied several senior positions, most recently as Director GTR Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA). Speaking to TRBusiness, Bhatia said the
move to Peuch & Besse came following a chance conversation with CEO Sylvain Combe: “I am delighted to be back, [travel retail] is a wonderful community with a great spirit of camaraderie. “Many of the relationships and friendships
made over the years in the spirits category should stand me in good stead in my new role with P&B.”
Accolade Wines appoints Martin MacKinnon as GM for global TR Martin MacKinnon has been named as General Manager, Global Travel Retail at Accolade Wines. He will be for
responsible
leading the Accolade Wines travel retail team to increase the brand’s visibility and
sales worldwide. MacKinnon recently served as Sales
Director, UK and Ireland at Royal Caribbean International. Prior to that, he spent more than 12 years at Diageo The appointment of MacKinnon follows
the departure of Rupert Firbank, Accolade Wines’ highly respected Commercial Director, this summer.
OCTOBER 2020
‘Pioneer’ Saba Tahir retires from DDF after 37 years’ service Dubai Duty Free’s (DDF) Saba Tahir has retired from her role as Senior Vice President Purchasing after 37 years with the company. DDF Executive Vice Chairman & CEO
Colm McLoughlin said: “Saba is one of our ‘pioneers’ and in fact was the very first employee of DDF whom we hired in October 1983. “During her years with the company Saba has shown great commitment to the
Jonathan Rayner takes up post as Luton Airport CCO Jonathan Rayner is the new Chief Commercial Officer at London Luton Airport (LLA). Rayner takes over from Jonathan Pollard,
who joined Gatwick Airport in the same position in September. Formerly Aviation and Digital Director
at Edinburgh Airport, Rayner has held commercial leadership positions at a number of UK airports. Alberto Martin, CEO of LLA said:
“Jonathan’s experience across the aviation industry will be invaluable as we look to the future and focus on building a business which will continue to play an important role in the economic recovery of the UK and the local area.”
Cruise Lines
International Association (CLIA) has appointed Ukko Metsola as Director General for Europe. Ukko will lead
CLIA’s presence in the region during a hugely
important phase of recovery for
the cruise industry following the shock from coronavirus (Covid-19). He joins from Royal Caribbean Group,
where he served as Vice President for Government Relations in Europe and Asia Pacific since 2016.
Operations Manager Amy Hildreth departs Alfa Brands Duty free and travel retail agency Alfa Brands has announced that Operations Manager Amy Hildreth has left the company after 22 years. She joined the firm
headed by industry veteran
Franco
Gabriele in 1998 as Planning Manager and took on the role of Operations Manager in 1999. Franco Gabriele, Founder and President
of Alfa Brands spoke of Hildreth as a ‘trusted colleague, collaborator and friend’ and ‘pillar of strength and support’ on a personal and professional level. “After 22 years of loyal, trusted, and
diligent service, Amy’s commitment as well as all our efforts, were not sufficient to avoid the present global economic catastrophe that continues to devastate and challenge our industry.”
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