Colm McLoughlin Tribute
Highlights of an extraordinary career
We feature more tributes to Dubai Duty Free Executive Vice Chairman and CEO Colm McLoughlin, complemented by our gallery of memorable images from his time leading one of the world’s great travel retailers.
Dubai Duty Free Retail Supervisor Irene Recto
A great leader, an exceptional mentor and truly a blessing to our lives in Dubai Duty Free. We will definitely miss you.
Travel Retail Markets Managing Director Christophe J Balaÿ
A legendary pioneer and an absolute icon in our industry. Beyond his exceptional success, Colm is a symbol of kindness and integrity, a man embodying great human values. We are all delighted to have more opportunities to salute him and Breeda on the occasion of key travel retail events to come. Colm, you have written a magnificent page in the history of travel retail. Enjoy a well-deserved retirement. Wishing you and Breeda wonderful moments in the years to come.
A warm welcome from Colm and the team for superstar act Tom Jones in 2011
Artis Drinks Business Development Consultant Rupert Firbank
Colm – it has always been a pleasure to meet you over the years. I wish you well in your retirement.
Showing support for Smile Train and presenting a cheque to the cleft charity representative Priscilla Ma at the Miles for Smiles run in 2009
IDS Founder & Chief Executive Patrick Doyle
Incredible! And I never got to meet him, yet! A legend.
Golfing legend Tiger Woods makes the Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise draw in 2008
Lead in Travel Retail Owner Rajiv Malhotra
Colm – a legend. Built Dubai Duty Free. Put Dubai on the world map as a leading tourist destination where you fly, shop and buy. Breeda and you will be greatly missed sir.
June 2008 and presentation time at the first Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby
Adidas Retail Sales Manager Ilham Ben Hadda
A great and giant leader. You inspired my eight-year journey in Dubai Duty Free. Wishing you all the best in your retirement. Bless you.
Launch of The World Rovers, a title from The Moodie Report to celebrate the contribution of Irish men and women to the global duty-free industry, in 2007
JES Travel Retail Founder Tim Jobber
An exceptional career and now a well-deserved retirement.
Becoming a Keeper of the Quaich in 2006
ChocDecor/Belfine Commercial Director Steven Candries
A wonderful, great personality for whom I have the greatest respect. Enjoy this next chapter sir.
Receiving the Dubai Quality Award from His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum in 2002
Dubai Duty Free Travel Retail Sales Supervisor Wignarajah Murugiah
A great leader to work with. He is an absolute legend, proud be the part of the team for the world’s best duty free – we are all going to miss him.
Marking 50 years of duty free at Shannon Airport in 1997
Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds Director of Sales, Oceania, SE Asia, CaSA & Global Travel Retail James Kfouri
Absolute legend.
Dubai Duty Free’s own ‘Trinity’: Colm McLoughlin, George Horan (left) and John Sutcliffe (right) with Frontier Awards in 1986
Bank of Sharjah Operations Officer Shanavas Kidaran
A great leader. Enjoy your retirement life sir. God bless.
Colm with Dubai Duty Free staff in 1983 as the story began
Former Dubai Duty Free Financial Officer Abraham George
A legend. Great leader. Wonderful personality. Thank you sir. Enjoy your retirement. May God bless and give you strength for your health.
Dubai Duty Free Supervisor Anna Cesca Orbase Yee
Congratulations on your amazing professional journey. A great leader and an inspiration to all of us. You have been nothing but the best! Thank you our beloved EVC we are forever grateful to you. We wish you a happy retirement.
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Issue 334 | 12 May 2024
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