Year in Review: Interviews of 2023
Interviews of the Year I
In this page and the next we feature our writers’ selections of the most memorable interviews to appear across our titles and events over the past 12 months.
George Tsoukalas on the pride and passion of Heinemann Australia
For Heinemann Australia Managing Director George Tsoukalas, the inauguration of the company’s luxury beauty, fashion and accessories store at Sydney Airport Terminal 1 in February represented a triumphant and emotional moment following the travails of the COVID-hit previous three years. Full story here.
Click on the video for Martin Moodie's walkthrough of the new luxury arena at Sydney Airport
Duty Free Americas reaps rewards from long-term Macau bet
Martin Moodie paid a visit to Macau in March, where he caught up with Duty Free Americas CEO Jerome Falic after the travel retailer extended its twin beauty store at Venetian Macao. Full story here.
On location at The Venetian Macao with Duty Free Americas
Walking and talking a vibrant new brand expression at ARI
“For me, it’s not just about modernising the logo, the look, the colour; it’s reaffirming our commitment around what our vision is – to be the world’s favourite airport retailer and partner of choice. And it’s about backing that up in a very distinct way.” ARI CEO Ray Hernan on the Irish travel retailer’s new brand logo and ‘Joy On Your Way’ expression, first revealed by The Moodie Davitt Report on 22 February. Full story in our March eZine at this link.
Inside Filip Sedic’s dream-making factory at Foreo
“This past year has been very big for us – a Bob the Builder year,” says Filip Sedic, the ebullient and charismatic Founder of Foreo, as he looks back on a period of especially rapid evolution even by the standards of a company which counts constant transformation as part of its DNA. Martin Moodie met him for this memorable and evocative interview which appeared on 2 April. Full story here.
Strong Sense of Place underpins new Kansas City Airport experience
In February, Kansas City International Airport officially unveiled its new US$1.5 billion terminal. It features a vibrant retail and food & beverage concessions programme anchored by a strong Sense of Place. Senior Business Editor Mark Lane took a deep dive into the thinking behind the innovative programme in conversation with Vantage Airport Group Vice President, Commercial Sammy Patel, for this interview that appeared in April. Full story here.
Sammy Patel: Spelling out a grand ambition at Kansas City Airport
Benjamin Vuchot on DFS as ‘A destination within a destination’
While assuming a leadership role for the world’s leading luxury travel retailer in the midst of a global pandemic brought plenty of commercial, corporate and strategic challenges, Benjamin Vuchot was upbeat about DFS’ prospects and its sense of purpose in this mid-year interview with Martin Moodie. Full story here.
Talking inspiration and innovation: Benjamin Vuchot on development from Macau (pictured) to New Zealand
Areas CEO Óscar Vela on culture, collaboration and creating a spirit of excellence
The CEO of the Spain-based travel dining group talks about contract gains, regional ambitions, the convergence of food and retail and corporate spirit in this wide-ranging interview. Full story here.
The Moodie Davitt eZine
Issue 330 | 22 December 2023
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