Nina Pan 潘聆音
About Nina Pan 潘聆音
Nina Pan is the Chief Procurement Officer at Avolta, with a background in retail procurement and category management across various global markets. She has held senior positions at notable companies such as Qatar Duty Free, Dufry Group, and Marcolin, and has an academic background in art history and business administration.
Work at AVOLTA
Nina Pan serves as the Chief Procurement Officer at Avolta, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing procurement strategies and operations, focusing on enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in the supply chain. Her expertise in identifying market trends and merchandise opportunities is integral to Avolta's growth in the competitive retail sector.
Previous Experience in Retail Management
Nina Pan has held various significant positions in the retail sector prior to her current role. She worked at Qatar Duty Free as Senior Manager Purchasing from 2018 to 2020, and at Dufry Group as Regional Category Management Head Beauty APAC from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, she was the Worldwide Head of Duty Free & Travel Retail Sales at Marcolin from 2016 to 2018, and Global Head of Category, Fashion & Luxury at Dufry Group from 2015 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Nina Pan has a diverse educational background. She achieved a Master of Arts in Art History, Criticism and Conservation from The Institute of Fine Arts at NYU from 1993 to 1995. She is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration at HKUST Business School, expected to complete in 2024. Additionally, she has completed post-graduate language studies in Italian and Japanese at Middlebury College and has a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from Tufts University.
Achievements in Procurement and Strategy
Nina Pan is recognized for her ability to identify merchandise and market trends, which has allowed her to capitalize on new business opportunities within the retail sector. She played a pivotal role in the Alibaba-Dufry joint venture, ADI Investment (HK), where she led procurement strategies across all duty-free product categories. Her experience includes implementing initiatives in the omnichannel travel retail landscape to improve customer engagement and sales.
Global Experience in Retail
Nina Pan has extensive international experience in retail management, having worked across multiple regions including EMEA, APAC, LATAM, and North America. Her roles have involved collaborating with commercial teams to drive growth and profitability. She has also forged strategic partnerships with brand owners and retail partners, enhancing business development efforts in the retail sector.