Ian Foster
Chief Operating Officer, Al Waha Duty Free
Ian Foster is a globally recognised leader in the travel retail industry, bringing over 30 years’ executive experience across some of the world’s most dynamic airport environments.
Throughout his distinguished career Ian has held pivotal roles, including Vice President of Travel Retail at Chalhoub Group in Dubai, Chief Commercial Officer at Istanbul Airport Duty Free, and Global Head of Operations for Dufry.
His visionary leadership and proven ability to drive transformation have shaped the commercial success of major airports in Istanbul, Jeddah and Riyadh, making him a sought-after authority in building and operating multi-billion-dollar airport retail operations.