UAE. Dubai Duty Free Executive Vice Chairman & CEO Colm McLoughlin was named ‘Most Inspiring Leader – Retail UAE’ at the Global Brand Awards, held at the Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah in Dubai on 10 December.
Organised by Global Brands Magazine, the awards celebrate and recognise excellence in performance from brands and leaders across a broad range of sectors.
McLoughlin was acknowledged for his outstanding contribution to the duty free industry spanning over 53 years and, in particular, in his role as head of Dubai Duty Free since 1983.
“I am delighted that I have been selected to receive this award which I attribute to our team of staff and the effort they make in making our business successful for 39 years,” McLoughlin said.
“I would also like to thank my Chairman, HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum who continues to inspire me and who does an absolutely incredible job.”
Dubai Duty Free Senior Vice President of Marketing Sinead El Sibai accepted the award on McLoughlin’s behalf.
