Bob Stanton is vice president of business development for Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services, a subsidiary of Delaware North Companies, a global leader in hospitality and food service. With more than $2 billion in annual revenue and 55,000 employees, Delaware North is one of the largest privately held companies in the world.

 

Stanton is responsible for evaluating food-and-beverage and retail business opportunities, as well as winning and retaining contracts for the growing Delaware North brand in airports and travel plazas. He is also responsible for the development of a competitive brand portfolio.

 

Stanton joined Delaware North after an impressive 30 years with HMSHost in different director and management positions. There he gained experience in business development worldwide in more than 20 countries. He was also responsible for concept development in 18 out of the top 20 concepts in airports with HMSHost. His expertise in the airport food and beverage field makes him an asset to the company's business development efforts.