USA. OTG, a leading North American airport food and beverage provider, has appointed Yasmin Sheriff Vice President Global Business Development.Sheriff's main focus will be to foster strategic partnerships with small businesses, brands, airports, and airlines.She was a consultant in retail and F&B business strategy growth.She worked earlier in her career with HMSHost, focusing on business development and strategic alliances.Sheriff moved on to oversee business development and Airport Concession Business Enterprise (ACDBE), programming at Stellar Partners.She is recognized as a leader in diversity and inclusion and is an active member of a variety of industry associations, including the AAAE, Womens Foodservice Forum and National Diversity Council.Sheriff is also licensed as an attorney by the Massachusetts State Bar.Karen Mirante, OTG Senior Vice President Global Business Development: We are delighted to welcome Yasmin aboard. OTG's best-in class airport experience will be enhanced by her industry knowledge, energy and experience.Rick Blatstein, OTG CEO, described Sheriff as a remarkable talent. He stated: We are excited to bring someone of her caliber on board to continue driving our experience forward. This is an incredible time for our industry and Yasmin will play an important role in the future of OTG.Sheriff stated: I am delighted to join OTG and play a role in their long history continuous growth. OTG is well-positioned to define the next chapter of travel hospitality. I look forward to reuniting with industry colleagues and friends.
