Plaza Premium names regional director for Latin America

Plaza Premium Group (PPG) has named David Thompson as Regional Director for Latin America. This strategic leadership appointment underscores PPG’s commitment to expanding its footprint and delivering exceptional airport hospitality, and sustained growth throughout the Latin American region, the company said. “We are delighted to welcome David Thompson to Plaza Premium Group,” said Pascal Belanger, Senior Vice President, Americas, Plaza Premium Group. “David’s deep industry expertise and proven success in managing complex airport ecosystems make him an excellent addition to our leadership team as we continue to accelerate our growth and elevate airport hospitality standards across Latin America.” David Thompson Thompson brings over 30 years of extensive international experience in commercial leadership, business development, and airport management across multiple global regions. Prior to joining PPG, he has held senior roles overseeing commercial activities across eight airports in Brazil, driving revenue growth, route development and commercial partnerships. His deep understanding of airport ecosystems, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement equips him to lead PPG’s operations and expansion in Brazil and across Latin America. In his new role, Thompson will oversee Plaza Premium Group’s portfolio of airport hospitality services in the region, managing lounge operations, meet-and-assist services, and food & beverage outlets. He will lead regional strategies, drive sustainable revenue growth, strengthen partnerships with airlines and airport authorities, enhance guest experience, and build high-performing teams aligned with the Group’s growth objectives. Thompson has developed his career across six countries, honing his commercial expertise in global airport and travel environments. His leadership is distinguished by his entrepreneurial spirit, innovative commercial strategies, and ability to cultivate strong, collaborative teams across multicultural environments. His appointment will mark a key milestone as PPG continues to enhance and expand its presence in the vibrant and growing Latin American travel market. For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Matt Driskill at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Head of Sales Kay Rolland at [email protected]