Paul Loupakos has joined SSP America as its vice president of business development.
Loupakos will be responsible for identifying and cultivating emerging growth opportunities as the company expands throughout the U.S. and Canada.
“I am extremely excited to have joined the SSP America team,” Loupakos says. “I watched SSP America grow to an industry leader in food and beverage, and there was no question in my mind that this was a company that I wanted to be a part of. Those who know me know that I am very passionate in everything I do. I can’t wait to roll my sleeves up and approach my new position with the same level of energy that I have had for the past 33 years in this industry.”
Loupakos most recently had been COO at The Grove Inc. He has built relationships between brands and airports across the nation, SSP officials say, and he’s known for detailed analysis of consumer observations, airport behavioral trend and daily operations. During his time at The Grove, the company evolved from a single brand operator to a multi-brand concessionaire with 60 operations across the U.S.
“Paul is known throughout the industry for his ability to build partnerships that last, and he now brings the depth of those assets to SSP America,” says Pat Murray, executive vice president of business development for SSP. “As we continue to expand our operations across North America, Paul’s invaluable experience will be key in helping us to grow and develop all of our airport partnerships.”
