Experienced Finance Leader Brings Deep Expertise in Strategic Planning and
Operational Performance
ATLANTA (April 6, 2026) – Paradies Lagardère, a leading North American travel retailer and restaurateur, today announced the appointment of Will Andrews as Chief Financial Officer.
In this role, Andrews will report to President John Jamison and oversee the company’s financial operations, including financial planning and analysis, accounting, tax, treasury and procurement. He will play a key role in driving strategic growth, enhancing operational performance and supporting the company’s long-term business objectives.
“We are excited to welcome Will to Paradies Lagardère,” said Jamison. “He brings a strong track record of financial leadership and strategic insight that will help guide our continued growth and success. His experience partnering with executive teams to drive performance and decision-making will be invaluable as we build on our momentum.”
Andrews joins Paradies Lagardère from Risepoint, an education technology company that partners with universities to develop, launch and grow online programs, where he most recently served as Senior Vice President of Finance. In that role, he led financial planning and analysis and worked closely with executive leadership to support strategic decision-making across the organization.
Prior to Risepoint, Andrews spent more than a decade at The Home Depot in a variety of finance leadership roles, primarily within financial planning and analysis, supporting key business functions and enterprise performance. He began his career in investment banking, working in both Washington, D.C. and Atlanta.
“I am honored to join Paradies Lagardère at such an exciting time for the company,” said Andrews. “The organization has a strong reputation for delivering exceptional retail and dining experiences, and I look forward to working with the team to support continued growth and operational excellence.”
Andrews holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from the University of Virginia and an MBA from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School.
About Paradies Lagardère
Paradies Lagardère is a travel retailer and restaurateur that generates over $1.7 billion in annual sales from more than 700 stores, restaurants and bars in more than 90 airports across North America. Specializing in three airport concessions areas – Travel Essentials, Specialty Retail and Dining with expertise in international, national, and local brands – Paradies Lagardère’s commitment to exceptional customer service, superior design and award-winning retail and restaurant operations has earned the company numerous accolades, including Best Overall Retailer for the 29th consecutive year, Best Overall Restaurateur and Retailer with the Highest Regard for Customer Service by Airport Experience® News. For more information, visit paradieslagardere.com.