Paul Griffiths

CEO, Dubai Airports

Paul Griffiths is CEO of Dubai Airports, with the responsibility for the operation and development of Dubai International (DXB) – the world’s busiest airport for international passengers, as well as Dubai World Central (DWC).

Paul joined Dubai Airports as its first CEO in October 2007. A year later, on 14 October, Paul was instrumental in the launch of Terminal 3 at DXB and on 27 June 2010 successfully opened the Emirate’s second airport, DWC. He achieved another milestone in Dubai’s aviation history on 2 January 2013 with the opening of Concourse A, the world’s first purpose-built A380 facility and again with Concourse D on February 24, 2016.

Paul also oversaw the opening of the passenger terminal at DWC on 27 October 2013. On December 20, 2018, Paul joined Dubai Airports’ Chairman HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum in welcoming DXB’s billionth passenger.

Under Paul’s leadership, Dubai Airports successfully managed through the Covid-19 crisis – acknowledged by the world’s aviation and airline industry as a challenge unprecedented in history and became one of the earliest hubs to welcome back international tourists.

Prior to moving to Dubai, Paul was MD of London’s Gatwick Airport. Before joining airport operator BAA in 2004, he spent 14 years with the Virgin Group, working closely with Sir Richard Branson as a Board Director of the Virgin Travel Group, responsible for the commercial activities of both Virgin Atlantic Airways and Virgin Trains.

Sue Kyung Lee

CEO, Global SK-II

Sue Kyung Lee leads global prestige skincare brand SK-II. If someone were to write a tagline for Sue it would be “Everything she touches turns to gold.” With over 25 years of experience in Procter & Gamble, Sue has led business transformation and growth across brands in the hair, skin and personal care sector and core Asia markets.

Under her leadership, Olay and Safeguard Greater China grew to become the biggest and fastest growth sector of P&G Skin and Personal Care portfolio, P&G Korea – the fastest growing market in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region and Head & Shoulders – the #1 anti-dandruff shampoo brand in APAC.

A passionate brand builder and strategic business leader, Sue’s excellent track record of driving outstanding business and organisation results is underpinned by her deep consumer knowledge, game-changing approach to brand building, extensive omni-channel industry expertise as well as passion for people.

As the first female Korean executive in P&G Korea, and one of the few Asian woman leaders in P&G, Sue is a champion and role model of Diversity & Inclusion as well as female empowerment.

During her time as the APAC Diversity & Inclusion leader from 2018 to 2019, she supported other women in breaking through gender barriers. Significant milestones include harmonising maternity leave across all APAC markets and growing female representation at the APAC managerial level to 50% through impactful initiatives. In recognition of her drive for diversity and inclusion at work, Sue was awarded the 2019 P&G Global Inspirational Leadership Award in Cincinnati – the highest accolade within P&G’s D&I awards.

Charles Chen

President, China Duty Free Group

Charles Chen joined China Duty Free Group (CDFG) in 1987. In his more than 30 years in the duty free industry, he has successively held leadership positions as Director of Liquor Sales and Marketing Department, Chief Representative of the European Office, President of CDFG Commerce & Trade Co. Assistant President and Vice President at CDFG. He has concurrently served as the General Manager of CDFG Boao Commerce & Trade Co. and the Head of the Haitang Bay Project.

Throughout his work in CDFG merchandising, Charles illustrated his global skillset in international travel retail, and played a key role in the launch of Sanya International Duty Free Shopping Complex in China. He also leads the group as it opens its newest project, Haikou International Duty Free Shopping Complex.

Xavier Rossinyol

CEO, Dufry

Xavier Rossinyol was appointed as Dufry CEO on June 1, 2022. In his earlier career, he covered various positions at Areas (a member of the French group Elior) with responsibility for finance, controlling and strategic planning from 1995 to 2003.

He then joined Dufry for the first time, where he was appointed Chief Financial Officer from 2004 to 2012. From 2012 to 2015, Xavier was responsible as Chief Operating Officer EMEA & Asia for the Dufry operations in this important geographic region.

In 2015, he was appointed Chief Executive Officer of gategroup, the leading global airline catering, retail onboard and equipment solutions provider, which he led until 2021.