BETHESDA, MD—Global restaurateur HMSHost is proud to announce that Stephanie Havard has been
appointed Executive Vice President of Restaurant Development, overseeing strategic investment, concept
development and design & construction; and Derryl Benton has been appointed Executive Vice President of
Business Development, overseeing the winning and extending of industry contracts. Both roles will report to
the CEO.
“I am so pleased to announce these two new appointments to HMSHost’s Executive Team,” said HMSHost
President & CEO Steve Johnson. “Stephanie has been such an integral part of the team for more than 20
years, and her financial acumen and industry knowledge will be invaluable in this new role. Derryl is also an
industry veteran, with 25 years of insight and experience, and his relationship building skills, and reputation
for developing creative solutions for clients will be considerable assets as we move forward.”
Stephanie has held various financial roles during her significant tenure at HMSHost. As a senior member of
the Development Team, most recently as Vice President of Business Development Finance, Stephanie has
been a critical part of the company’s success in winning and extending contracts. She has a degree in
Economics from the University of Virginia and an MBA in Finance and Investments from George Washington
University.
Derryl joined HMSHost after holding leading business development roles in the industry, most recently with
Hudson Group, where he was responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities in North
America; and prior to that with the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, where he oversaw a $500 million
concessions program and administered small business procurement policies. Derryl received his education
from Lake-Sumter State College and the University of Central Florida.
About HMSHost
Global restaurateur HMSHost is a world leader in creating dining for travel venues. HMSHost operates in more than 100
airports around the globe, including the 20 busiest airports in North America. The Company has annual sales in excess of
$2.7 billion and employs more than 30,000 sales associates worldwide. HMSHost is a part of Autogrill Group, the world’s
leading provider of food & beverage services for people on the move. With sales of around €4 billion in 2013, the Group
operates in 30 countries and employs some 56,000 people. It manages approximately 4,700 stores in over 1,000 locations
worldwide. Visit www.HMSHost.com for more information. We can also be found on Facebook at fb.com/HMSHost and
Twitter @HMSHost.
