LAS VEGAS – WH Smith North America (WHSNA), incorporating Marshall Retail Group and InMotion, America’s leading specialty retailer in the airport marketplace, is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert van Snik as divisional senior vice president of business development.
van Snik is a seasoned executive, with over 25 years of U.S. airport concessions development experience. His experience includes key business development roles for both airport developers and prime concession operators. Most recently, van Snik was with Vantage Airport Group, where he led the pursuit, development, and on-time opening of 47 concessions in the new terminal at the Kansas City International Airport. Previously, van Snik led commercial leasing and tenant coordination for URW Airports’ entire U.S. airport business. Prior to that, van Snik held several key roles at HMSHost, where he was involved in the pursuit and development of airport concessions in over 20 of the top U.S. airports.
“We are thrilled to have Robert join our leadership team at WH Smith North America,” said Toby Keir, chief executive officer. “His expertise, passion, and strong relationships in the airport channel will undoubtedly contribute to an elevated in-store experience for travelers and stakeholders alike as WH Smith North America continues its nationwide expansion.”
In his new role, van Snik will work closely with WH Smith North America’s existing vendors and contractors, while expanding the company’s reach into new markets.
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About WH Smith North America
WH Smith is a leading global travel retailer with over 1,700 stores across 30 countries worldwide. WH Smith North America, incorporating Marshall Retail Group (MRG) and InMotion, represents over half of the Company’s international store estate, with c.320 specialty retail stores located in airports and resorts across North America.
MRG prides itself on creating unique experiences for customers by developing distinctive retail store concepts that feature and highlight the local culture, community, and lifestyle of the cities in which they are located. InMotion Entertainment Group is the largest airport-based electronics retailer in travel locations globally, with more than 120 locations throughout the United States. With access and insight into the latest technologies for business and leisure travelers, InMotion offers lifestyle products and electronics that include a wide breadth of headphones, mobile power, Bluetooth speakers and travel accessories. Follow WH Smith North America and InMotion on LinkedIn.
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