Paradies Lagardère has appointed Pam Brown as Vice President, Business Development, reporting to Executive Vice President Gerry Savaria.

Brown will lead the company’s development efforts with several existing airport partners and liaise with growth-potential airports.

A proven leader, with more than 20 years of travel and airport experience, including roles at Santa Barbara (SBA) and Portland International (PDX) Airports, she recently led the Business Development team for SP+ Airport Services (formerly Standard Parking Corporation).

She has also been involved with industry associations such as Airports Council International and the American Association of Airport Executives and is a founding board member of  Capital Sisters International.

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Savaria said: “As Paradies Lagardère continues to successfully grow its travel retail and restaurant business in airports throughout North America, we will look to industry leaders such as Pam Brown to help with these efforts.

“We’re pleased that Pam is becoming a member of our team. Her reputation for building strong, win-win relationships, as well as her ability to drive results is second to none in our industry.”