Overview

• Plaza Premium Group announced the promotion on October 6, with industry outlets publishing the company statement the same day.
• Ergin will operate from the group’s regional headquarters in Riyadh to lead the Middle East and Africa portfolio.
• His mandate includes multi-unit management across markets, the rollout of new service approaches, and deeper collaboration with airport partners and hospitality firms.
• Okan Kufeci, the group’s senior vice-president for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, endorsed the appointment in a company statement praising Ergin’s regional insight and operational acumen.
• Ergin joined the company in 2020 and has served as area general manager for Turkey and Hungary since 2023, following prior roles in aviation and retail strategy; he holds a master’s degree from Chalmers University of Technology.