The International Association of Airport and Duty Free Stores (IAADFS) announces the appointment of two new Board members to the IAADFS Board of Directors.
Petrina Kho, appointed as Managing Director of L’Oréal Travel Retail Americas effective January 1, joins the Board to complete the term of her predecessor, Julia Seve, and will serve on the Board through June 2026. Pat Molloy, Senior Vice President of Harding+ US, was recently appointed to a new seat on the Board and will serve through June 2026 as well.
“We’re excited to have Petrina and Pat as the newest members of our Board of Directors,” stated Rene Reidi, Chairman, IAADFS, adding, “they both bring extensive expertise to our Board and will be valuable contributors as we chart the organization’s course going forward.”
Petrina Kho was appointed Managing Director of L’Oréal Travel Retail Americas as of January 1, 2025.
Prior to her appointment as Managing Director, Petrina served as the Senior Vice President & Deputy General Manager of L’Oréal USA, first in New Jersey with the IT Cosmetics headquarters, and then in California with the Urban Decay Global headquarters. Petrina is not new to the travel retail industry. Before relocating to the US, she was the General Manager of Luxe Skincare in L’Oréal Travel Retail APAC in Hong Kong where she successfully led strong growth in the region for brands like
Kiehl’s, Helena Rubinstein and Biotherm. Prior to joining L’Oréal, Petrina spent over 13 years at P&G, Mattel and Diageo, where she held general management roles in the Asia Pacific region.
As a seasoned leader with nearly three decades of experience in global travel retail, Pat Molloy brings a wealth of expertise to the Board. Currently serving as Senior Vice President of Harding+ US, he oversees the company’s retail operations across the United States, working in close collaboration with key cruise line partners to drive growth and success in the region.
Pat’s career in travel retail began with Aer Rianta International, the esteemed Irish travel retailer, where he held a variety of international roles in markets such as Moscow, Egypt, Bahrain, and Barbados. These global assignments allowed him to develop a deep understanding of dutyfree and travel retail operations, as well as the complexities of diverse cultural and business landscapes.
An advocate for innovation and excellence, Pat is deeply committed to the evolving role of luxury goods in travel retail, continually challenging industry norms to enhance the guest experience. He is also a passionate supporter of talent development, mentoring emerging leaders and championing the essential contributions of frontline teams aboard Harding+ ships.
“We are pleased to have Petrina on the Board continuing L’Oréal’s participation, and it’s exciting to have Pat join us representing Harding+,” commented IAADFS President & CEO Michael Payne, adding, “we look forward to benefiting from their perspectives and expertise.”
