A veteran of the aviation sector, John Moriarty began his industry career 25 years ago, directing travel retail and duty-free operations in Russia & CIS for Aer Rianta International, the founders of duty free in 1947. John then moved into the area of consulting at Autograph Travel Retail, before joining gategroup in Zurich as Chief Retail Officer for 5 years, responsible for the global retail division. He joined Retail inMotion in May 2024 from Beyond, a travel and hospitality tech development company, where he was founder and CEO. John has a track record in developing and scaling up new business models in tech-driven environments, creating unique retail experiences and driving operational excellence. He is known for his absolute passion for retail and his extensive experience in the global travel and onboard retail sector. Since joining Retail inMotion, John has led a strategic realignment, enhanced the executive team, and is driving a clear vision for the company’s future as the leading onboard retailer, evolving and sharpening its worldwide activities, while developing new partnerships and enhancing its growth prospects.