Eric Pateman, Senior Vice President, North America
Eric Pateman, Senior Vice President, North America
Eric Pateman, Senior Vice President, North America
Plaza Premium Group (PPG) has appointed Eric Pateman as Senior Vice President, North America, strengthening the Group’s leadership across Canada, the United States, Mexico and the Caribbean. In this role, he oversees regional performance, commercial development, partner relations and operational delivery across PPG’s North American portfolio.
Eric brings extensive leadership experience in airport commercial strategy, guest experience transformation and brand development. He most recently served as Chief Experience Officer at Vancouver International Airport (YVR), where he led and oversaw a broad, multi‑disciplinary team responsible for commercial performance and guest experience. During his tenure, Vancouver International Airport secured the #1 Airport in North America (Skytrax 2024 & 2025) and ranked within the Top 15 airports globally.
Before joining the aviation industry, Eric held international advisory roles, guiding governments, cities and Fortune 500 companies on experience‑led development initiatives across all seven continents. He also brings over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience having owned and run numerous companies. He holds an MBA in Finance from Oxford Brookes University.
As PPG continues to expand its North American footprint, his appointment strengthens the Group’s commitment to delivering strong commercial and operational performance. Eric’s leadership plays a key role in advancing long‑term growth and deepening partnerships across the region.
Plaza Premium Group (PPG) has appointed Eric Pateman as Senior Vice President, North America, strengthening the Group’s leadership across Canada, the United States, Mexico and the Caribbean. In this role, he oversees regional performance, commercial development, partner relations and operational delivery across PPG’s North American portfolio.
Eric brings extensive leadership experience in airport commercial strategy, guest experience transformation and brand development. He most recently served as Chief Experience Officer at Vancouver International Airport (YVR), where he led and oversaw a broad, multi‑disciplinary team responsible for commercial performance and guest experience. During his tenure, Vancouver International Airport secured the #1 Airport in North America (Skytrax 2024 & 2025) and ranked within the Top 15 airports globally.
Before joining the aviation industry, Eric held international advisory roles, guiding governments, cities and Fortune 500 companies on experience‑led development initiatives across all seven continents. He also brings over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience having owned and run numerous companies. He holds an MBA in Finance from Oxford Brookes University.
As PPG continues to expand its North American footprint, his appointment strengthens the Group’s commitment to delivering strong commercial and operational performance. Eric’s leadership plays a key role in advancing long‑term growth and deepening partnerships across the region.
Plaza Premium Group (PPG) has appointed Eric Pateman as Senior Vice President, North America, strengthening the Group’s leadership across Canada, the United States, Mexico and the Caribbean. In this role, he oversees regional performance, commercial development, partner relations and operational delivery across PPG’s North American portfolio.
Eric brings extensive leadership experience in airport commercial strategy, guest experience transformation and brand development. He most recently served as Chief Experience Officer at Vancouver International Airport (YVR), where he led and oversaw a broad, multi‑disciplinary team responsible for commercial performance and guest experience. During his tenure, Vancouver International Airport secured the #1 Airport in North America (Skytrax 2024 & 2025) and ranked within the Top 15 airports globally.
Before joining the aviation industry, Eric held international advisory roles, guiding governments, cities and Fortune 500 companies on experience‑led development initiatives across all seven continents. He also brings over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience having owned and run numerous companies. He holds an MBA in Finance from Oxford Brookes University.
As PPG continues to expand its North American footprint, his appointment strengthens the Group’s commitment to delivering strong commercial and operational performance. Eric’s leadership plays a key role in advancing long‑term growth and deepening partnerships across the region.
