High profile travel retail industry executive Nigel
Sandals has joined production and events company Bluedog Productions Ltd to
head up Business Development in the fast-paced liquor and confectionery sectors.
Nigel joins Bluedog on January 7th 2019
following a long career with travel retail giant Dufry.
Sandals first joined World Duty Free Group in 1997,
buying for a number of categories over the years including confectionery,
tobacco, food and souvenirs. In 2012 he
was appointed UK Head of Buying, Alcohol & Tobacco, and also a key member
of the international purchasing function implementing best practice across the
group’s global footprint. 2016 saw him take on a divisional role within the
alcohol category, accountable for the integration of a new buying department
within the newly formed Dufry business model – 2,220 stores across 63
countries.
Says Bluedog CEO and founder Nick
King: “I can’t think of anyone more suitably qualified to further develop the
alcohol and confectionery portfolio of Bluedog Productions than Nigel. His
retail experience is exceptional and, like all of us here at Bluedog, his
attention to detail is outstanding. We’re delighted to welcome him to a team
that is, quite simply, the best of its kind in global travel retail.”
Adds Nigel: “I am delighted to be joining the incredibly
talented and dynamic team at Bluedog Productions. With 20 years experience in
the travel retail sector I very much look forward to working with the team and
continuing to develop its presence within the industry. The sector provides Bluedog
a great platform to deliver exceptional consumer experience and
engagement with some of the world's leading brands.”
Bluedog’s remit is to help
brands come to life by delivering sparks of inspiration to turn heads with a
constant eye on the big picture. Its portfolio includes Fashion Shows, Sports
Sponsorship, Conferences, Award Events, Airport Retail, Product Launches,
Experiential, Fundraising Events, Trade Stands, Bespoke Design and Build.
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