Travel retail veteran Brian Quinn has been appointed Gameway Chief Commercial Officer, marking a major step in the airport gaming lounge provider’s strategic expansion.
Quinn brings 35 years of industry experience, including his most recent role as Executive Vice President and Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Hudson, an Avolta-owned company.
He is widely recognised for driving the expansion of one of North America’s leading airport retail platforms, managing more than 1,000 locations, establishing a presence in the country’s most complex airports, and leading transformative digital and contactless retail innovation.
Gameway Co-Founder Jordan Walbridge said: “This is a game-changing hire for Gameway. Brian is a true icon in the travel industry.
“He’s built and scaled airport businesses at a level very few leaders ever reach. His desire to join Gameway is a massive vote of confidence in our vision and accelerates what we can build.”
Quinn is distinguished for his leadership at the intersection of growth, innovation and execution, reflecting his success in managing large-scale airport operations, securing complex concession agreements and pioneering next-generation retail concepts.
Gameway Co-Founder Emma Walbridge added: “Brian’s decision to join Gameway speaks volumes. We’re building something bold and ambitious. Bringing in a leader of Brian’s calibre validates the scale of our vision and raises the bar for what Gameway and Portal Lounge can become.”
In his new role, Quinn will oversee revenue strategy, partnerships and the expansion of Gameway and Portal Lounge into new airport markets.
Quinn said: “This role brings me back to what I love most: building great brands with global ambition. Gameway and Portal Lounge are redefining the airport experience, and the chance to help scale that vision is exactly where I want to be.” ✈
