IAADFS elects leadership; Rene Riedi continues as chairman
The International Association of Airport and Duty Free Stores (IAADFS) has announced its newly elected officers for the current year. Rene Riedi from Avolta will continue as Chairman for another term. Erasmo Orillac of Motta Internacional has been elected as Vice-Chair, while Michael Halpern of International Shoppes will serve as Treasurer and Audit Chair.
Rene Riedi stated: “I am honored to be chosen by my fellow Board members to continue serving as Chair of IAADFS. 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.”
He added, “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.”
IAADFS President and CEO Michael Payne commented on Riedi’s re-election: “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.”
Payne further noted, “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 other members of the IAADFS Board of Directors include representatives from various companies in the travel retail industry:
- Lisa Bauer, 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
- Enrique Urioste, Avolta
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