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Javier Brandwain: Set to lead Flemingo’s expansion push in an emerging region |
LATIN AMERICA. Flemingo international has named Javier Brandwain as Chief Operating Officer Latin America & Caribbean to lead the company’s expansion and operations in the region. The appointment is effective from 9 June.
Brandwain previously served as Travel Retail Director, Latin America for Calvin Klein. Before that he helped in the Latin American expansion of brands such as Givenchy and Nautica.
Brandwain will be based in Montevideo, Uruguay, and will report to group COO Simon Forde who is based in Dubai. In his new role, Brandwain will be responsible for developing and managing all Latin American & Caribbean activities for the company including business expansion, and will open the new Uruguay headquarters to serve the region.
Latin America forms part of the group’s emerging market strategy with operations in place in Costa Rica and St Maarten.
Brandwain said: “I am delighted to be part of Flemingo International, an important and upcoming travel retail player in LATAM & Caribbean and am joining the company at the right time to lead the expansion.”
Flemingo Group CEO and majority shareholder Atul Ahuja said: “This appointment and region are important to the group’s growth and I am delighted to welcome Javier on board.”
