Pat Banducci is a seasoned hospitality and travel retail industry executive with a twenty-seven year career leading successful operations, business development and financial teams. As the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), Pat is responsible for harnessing the commercial strength of the North American portfolio in order to maximize current and future growth and maintain a competitive position in the marketplace. Areas of responsibility include commercial strategy development and oversight, passenger marketing, restaurant openings, operational automation and excellence as well as business controls. Prior to his role as CCO, Pat served as the Chief Operating Officer for SSP America.