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New face: OTG President Brian Britton |
USA. Travel restaurateur OTG has named Brian Britton as company President.
The appointment comes as OTG files for an Initial Public Offering (IPO), with shares to be offered on the NASDAQ Global Select Market.
OTG said Britton had expertise in “overseeing the operations and support systems of complex business units, leading product development and executing strategies that increase profitability and drive sales”.
Britton joins OTG from Levy Restaurants, a division of Compass Group, where he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer from December 2013. He led the company’s Sports and Entertainment division, managing a team across ten restaurants and 140 sports and entertainment venues with food, beverage, concessions and retail shops.
Before this, Britton held several roles at The Walt Disney Company and from 2009 to 2013 was Vice President, Global Park Operations and Initiatives.
OTG Chief Executive Officer Rick Blatstein said: “We are thrilled to have Brian join the OTG family. Throughout his career he has demonstrated his talent in leading teams in multiple areas, implementing strategic initiatives, and improving business performance.
“His background is aligned with our efforts to grow our organisation, and to continue our mission of elevating the airport experience.”
Britton said: “I’m very excited to be joining the OTG family and look forward to working with Rick and the more than 4,000 crew members who transform how passengers around the world experience and enjoy the airport.”
