Issue 32 - September 2019
René Riedi Elected as New IAADFS Chairman
The International Association of Airport and Duty Free Stores (IAADFS) has elected René Riedi, Divisional CEO Central and South America, as its new Chairman, effective July 1, 2019, for a two-year term. IAADFS represents the interests of the American and Caribbean duty-free and travel industry, with more than 300 member companies.
René is well acquainted with the Americas region, with more than seven years of experience in the Americas in total.
Prior to his transfer to the US in 2012, René was Chief Operating Officer Eurasia, with executive responsibilities for all retail activities in the Middle East, Eastern Europe, CIS and Asia Pacific.