Well-known industry executive Michael Pasternak has joined Duty Free Global as consultant for North America as the wines & spirits brand representative builds its presence in the region.
Pasternak has been working in the duty free and travel retail industry for almost two decades. He will continue to work with respected industry publication Travel Markets Insider, where he serves as Executive Editor with a focus on wines & spirits.
“I am excited to branch out with Barry Geoghegan and Duty Free Global,” said Pasternak. “I have been involved in the industry since I was a teenager and duty free is in my blood. My favourite stories to write have always been about wine & spirits. I have developed a passion for the category and I look forward to bringing that passion to Duty Free Global.”
Travel Markets Insider Editor/Publisher Lois Pasternak said: “We are delighted for Michael to have this opportunity to use the knowledge about wines & spirits that he has gained over his years in the industry, particularly because he will be working with one of the most well-liked and respected entrepreneurs in the global travel retail universe. At the same time, we are pleased that Michael will continue to share his time with TMI, which will continue to deliver the impartial and independent journalism that we have provided for the past 20+ years.”
Duty Free Global Founder Barry Geoghegan commented: “I have known Michael for many years and have always admired his excellent articles on the regional wines and spirits travel retail business. Together with his Mum Lois, the Pasternaks are some of the most integrity-driven individuals in our industry, and I am proud to call them friends. I am really excited to work with Michael and I am sure his real love of wines & spirits and great attention to detail will be a huge asset to the Duty Free Global team and all our partners in North America travel retail.”
As reported earlier this week, Duty Free Global has also appointed travel retail veteran John Gallagher to lead its Latin American sales division.
Duty Free Global is a Gold Partner of Summit of the Americas this week. It is showcasing its Mob33 Gold Heist Premium Rum, Beau Joie Champagne, Gunpowder Irish Gin, House of Somrus, Death’s Door Gin and RumChata brands.
Michael Pasternak can be contacted at: michael.pasternak@dutyfreeglobal.com
