Petrina Kho and Pat Molloy join IAADFS Board of Directors
Petrina Kho (left) and Pat Molloy join the IAADFS Board of Directors
The International Association of Airport and Duty Free Stores (IAADFS) has announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors.
Petrina Kho, appointed as Managing Director of L'Oréal Travel Retail Americas effective January 1, joins the Board to complete the term of her predecessor, Julia Seve, and will serve on the Board through June 2026. Pat Molloy, Senior Vice President of Harding+ US, was recently appointed to a new seat on the Board and will serve through June 2026 as well.
Rene Reidi, Chairman IAADFS, said, “We’re excited to have Petrina and Pat as the newest members of our Board of Directors. They both bring extensive expertise to our Board and will be valuable contributors as we chart the organization’s course going forward.”
Prior to her appointment as Managing Director, Petrina Kho served as the Senior Vice President & Deputy General Manager of L'Oréal USA, first in New Jersey with the IT Cosmetics headquarters, and then in California with the Urban Decay Global headquarters. She is not new to the travel retail industry. Before relocating to the US, Kho was the General Manager of Luxe Skincare in L'Oréal Travel Retail APAC in Hong Kong where she successfully led strong growth in the region for brands like Kiehl’s, Helena Rubinstein and Biotherm. Prior to joining L'Oréal, she spent over 13 years at P&G, Mattel and Diageo, where she held general management roles in the Asia Pacific region.
Kho is recognized as a dynamic and strong people leader, focusing on engaging and enabling her teams. She brings her strong consumer-centric vision, retail expertise, and sharp business acumen to embark L'Oréal Travel Retail Americas on the next chapter of its journey.
As a seasoned leader with nearly three decades of experience in global travel retail, Pat Molloy brings a wealth of expertise to the Board. Currently serving as Senior Vice President of Harding+ US, he oversees the company’s retail operations across the USA, working in close collaboration with key cruise line partners to drive growth and success in the region.
Molloy’s career in travel retail began with Irish travel retailer Aer Rianta International where he held a variety of international roles in markets such as Moscow, Egypt, Bahrain and Barbados. These global assignments allowed him to develop a deep understanding of duty-free and travel retail operations, as well as the complexities of diverse cultural and business landscapes.
An advocate for innovation and excellence, Molloy is deeply committed to the evolving role of luxury goods in travel retail, continually challenging industry norms to enhance the guest experience. He is also a passionate supporter of talent development, mentoring emerging leaders and championing the essential contributions of frontline teams aboard Harding+ ships.
“We are pleased to have Petrina on the Board continuing L'Oréal’s participation, and it’s exciting to have Pat join us representing Harding+,” commented Michael Payne, IAADFS President & CEO. “We look forward to benefiting from their perspectives and expertise.”
