Roderick “Roddy” I. McOwan has been named executive vice president of Pacific Gateway Concessions LLC.
“As we enter this very important stage of our growth, it is important to our clients, ACDBE and brand partners that we mobilize these contracts effectively, and therefore we are further enhancing our organizational structure to match our business objectives and goals,” says Frank De La Cruz, on behalf of the board of PGC. “Roddy has the credibility, ability and empowerment to lead the company to the next level, and we are delighted to make the appointment,”
In the past 12 months, PGC has succeeded in securing important strategic contracts at San Francisco International (SFO), Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Terminal E at George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) and in the U.S Departures Terminal in Nassau in The Bahamas.
Formerly, McOwan was the executive vice president of business development for the company, responsible for development, client relations, sourcing new opportunities and public relations/marketing. He has more than 20 years of experience in the airline concession industry.
“We have an awesome team of individuals at PGC, from the hourly associates all the way through our junior and senior executive team, who on any given day are dedicated to providing excellent customer service, and to exceeding our clients and partners expectations,” McOwan says. “I look forward to working with them and the board at PGC to build on the great heritage of the company as we enter this exciting stage of our development.”