USA. Travel restaurateur SSP America has made a key addition to its senior team, with highly-regarded aviation leader Dawn Hunter joining as Vice President of Business Development. She will play a key role in the company’s growth efforts across airports in the US and Canada.
Hunter brings over 15 years’ experience in commercial and aviation leadership to her new employer. She served as Concessions Director and Director Aviation Commercial Manager at Seattle Tacoma (Sea-Tac) International Airport, and most recently as Interim Chief Operating Officer, over more than six years.
In these roles Hunter – holder of dual masters’ degrees in public administration and policy – was responsible for generating non-aeronautical revenue with a scope of responsibilities which included airport concessions, parking, ground transportation and airport building facilities management. She also represented the interests of tenants and business units when developing policies for the airport.
Prior to her time at Sea-Tac Airport, Hunter worked for Los Angeles World Airports as Senior Concessions Manager. In this role, Hunter identified new concessions opportunities across Los Angeles International Airport terminals, and worked with departments to set goals and develop initiatives for increasing small, local and minority business participation.
Hunter said: “The role created by SSP America is made to order for me as it leverages the experiences I’ve had leading commercial and development initiatives. It is an honour to join this incredible team who work collaboratively to manage an impressive growth strategy. I look forward to contributing to SSP America with my passion and solutions-oriented creativity.”
SSP America Deputy Chief Executive Officer Pat Murray commented: “Dawn is one of our industry’s most accomplished leaders renowned for her expansive knowledge of the commercial space, her ability to advocate for pragmatic and logical solutions and as a champion for minority and women-owned small businesses.
“She’s had an incredibly positive impact on the industry as a transformational leader, and we’re so excited to have Dawn as a part of our future.” 
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