NORTH AMERICA. North American airport dining and hospitality experiences company On The Go (OTG) has announced two top level appointments, with Matt King joining as Chief Executive Officer and Charles Macon as Chief Financial Officer.
Succeeding Jeff Yablun, who remains a senior advisor to OTG, King brings more than 30 years’ leadership experience in multi-unit foodservice, hospitality and airport concessions.
He has a strong track record in driving operational excellence, enhancing guest experience and delivering financial performance across complex, distributed businesses.
King joins from French food & beverage operator Elior, where he spent more than six years as President of the North America territory.
Earlier in his career, King spent more than ten years in senior roles with airport food & beverage and hospitality company Delaware North, serving as Patina Restaurant Group President and, earlier, President of the company’s Travel Hospitality division.
As its new CEO, OTG noted King will focus on strengthening operational performance, elevating guest experience, advancing the company’s use of technology, and supporting disciplined growth across existing and new airport locations.
OTG Chair of People & Talent Committee Ed Sirhal said: “Matt is the right leader for On The Go at this moment. He brings a rare combination of industry insight, sound judgment and a people-first leadership philosophy.
“The Board has great confidence in Matt’s ability to steward the company through its next chapter and position On The Go for sustained, long-term success.”
King commented: “I’m honoured to join On The Go at such an exciting moment for the company and the broader travel industry. On The Go has a powerful platform, strong partnerships with airports and brands, and talented teams across its locations.
“I look forward to collaborating closely with our crew members, airport partners and owners to deliver great experiences for travellers while building a stronger, more resilient and more innovative business.”
Charles Macon has more than 20 years of financial and operational leadership experience across multi-unit hospitality, consumer services and private-equity-backed businesses.
His previous position was at L+R Hotels, where he was Chief Executive Officer, The Americas for the past two years.
Macon also spent more than ten years performing a variety of senior roles for Blackstone Real Estate Hotels & Resorts and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide.
OTG noted he will oversee the company’s financial strategy, including financial planning and analysis, accounting, treasury, budgeting, forecasting and capital management.
Of Macon’s appointed, King said: “Charles is a proven financial leader and operating partner. He brings strong financial discipline, a practical approach to decision-making, and a deep understanding of how finance can enable the business.
“Charles will be instrumental in strengthening our performance culture and supporting the company’s continued growth.”
Macon commented: “I’m excited to join On The Go at such a pivotal moment for the business. The company has a solid foundation, a highly engaged workforce, and a tremendous opportunity to elevate performance and accelerate growth.
“I look forward to partnering with the entire team to build the financial infrastructure, insights and discipline needed to support On The Go’s mission and future ambitions.”
OTG is principally backed by investment funds managed by Duration Capital Partners, Centerbridge Partners and Oaktree Capital Management. 
