Plaza Premium Group announces the appointment of Emrecan Ergin as Vice President for Middle East and Africa

With a proven track record of transformative leadership across Turkey and Hungary as Area General Manager since 2023, Emrecan brings extensive expertise in scaling operations and driving strategic growth within global airport hospitality contexts. Since joining Plaza Premium Group in 2020, he has successfully led complex multi-market portfolios and operational teams, accelerating the company's footprint and elevating guest experiences across key regions.

In his new role, Emrecan will be based in PPG’s Regional Headquarter Office in Riyadh, spearheading the Group’s strategic vision and operational excellence throughout the Middle East and Africa. He will oversee multi-unit management, drive innovation in service delivery, and cultivate strong partnerships with airports and hospitality stakeholders. With a focus on fostering a culture of excellence, Emrecan’s leadership will be instrumental in enhancing guest experience and strengthening the Group’s market position throughout the region.

“Emrecan’s deep regional insights and operational acumen have been instrumental in advancing Plaza Premium Group’s mission. We are confident that his visionary leadership as Vice President, Middle East and Africa, will continue to drive meaningful innovation and superior service standards for our guests and partners,” said Okan Kufeci, Senior Vice President for Europe, Middle East and Africa of Plaza Premium Group.

Prior to joining Plaza Premium Group, Emrecan developed his career and strategic expertise through roles in business development and strategic planning with major international firms in the aviation and retail sectors. Academically, he holds a Master’s degree from Chalmers University of Technology, complemented by international study experiences at prestigious institutions. This strong technical and international academic foundation underpins his analytical approach and strategic leadership in the dynamic global hospitality industry.