Harper Dennis Hobbs has appointed Tie Rack’s Martin Morgan as director of global travel retail.
Morgan, who was group property and franchising director at Tie Rack, will develop Harper Dennis Hobbs’ international transport hub operations.
He has acquired shops and has established businesses in more than 25 countries. In addition, he has opened more than 150 stores in airports across Europe, Asia and North America for brands including Hugo Boss, Armani, Tumi and Coccinelle, as well as Tie Rack and Rolling Luggage.
Morgan has also opened stores in other travel retail destinations including railway stations, motorway service stations and cruise ships.
David Harper, chief executive of Harper Dennis Hobbs said: “His extensive international and travel retail experience has seen him develop key contacts and relationships in many of the world’s leading airports and global businesses. He will further build upon these in his new role at Harper Dennis Hobbs as he develops our successful international business, while his retail experience is a perfect fit.”
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