HMSHost this week announced that company veteran Richard Bennett has been named its executive vice president and chief operating officer, responsible for overseeing operations of food and beverage concepts in nearly 80 airports in North America.
Bennet has been with HMSHost for 25 years, most recently serving as vice president of Operations with responsibility for the Western United States. Prior to HMSHost, he was with Universal Studios and Foodbrand.
“I am delighted for Richard to join the HMSHost executive team as our new COO,” said Steve Johnson, HMSHost president & CEO. “His intimate knowledge of our business, passion for people-focused hospitality, and decades of achievement are a perfect match for our organization as we experience rapid passenger and sales growth.”
