Nico Reifkogel is Director Business Development Sales at Gebr Heinemann, one of the world’s leading retailers and distributors in the international travel market. In his role, Nico is involved in international tender projects, the development of new business areas and the implementation of long-term growth strategies.

Nico joined the family-owned company in 2008 and has held various senior marketing positions over the years, including responsibility for Heinemann’s marketing strategy for Istanbul International Airport (IST). This, coupled with his experience in sales for the Northern Europe region, makes him an expert in the world of travel retail.

In addition to his day-to-day work Nico is actively involved in ANARA, the sub-committee set up by ACI Europe to discuss and formulate strategies on how to improve and diversify the array of non-aeronautical sources of airport revenues.

Nico holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Hamburg.

Manuel González is the Global Marketing Director for Travel Retail at Beam Suntory, a world leader in premium spirits. In his current role, Manuel oversees all the brand management and marketing activity of the entire Beam Suntory portfolio with a global scope for travel retail. In the last five years, he has managed to accelerate the brand building function with a special focus on innovation, and more recently Beam Suntory’s elevated shopper experiences at luxury boutiques.

With over fifteen years of experience across different industries, Manuel is a seasoned marketing expert in domestic, international and travel retail. Besides brand management, Manuel is also passionate about digitalization and sustainability, and is keen to drive this critical agenda and contribute to internal workstreams to generate a positive impact for the company and for society.

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