Nicholas Schaefer

Nicholas Schaefer is now serving as the Vice President of South and Central America for SSP America, following a 20-year career marked by executive leadership and ability to dramatically expand businesses by establishing an effective model able to absorb rapid expansion and profitable growth. Nick’s career includes extensive experience with tailoring brands for success in the airport space. Prior to joining SSP America Nick was the Senior Vice President of Franchise and License Development for JAB Holding Company, a global investment company focused on consumer goods and services. Nick oversaw a bagel-focused portfolio of 485 units and $300 million in annual sales which included market leaders Einstein’s Bros and Bruegger’s Bagels. Nick was also the Vice President of Airport Business Development for Delaware North and held non-traditional development roles for Restaurant Growth Brands, Extreme Pita and Quiznos. Nick has a degree in Chemical Engineering from Michigan State University and prior to his aviation career worked as an engineer and in sales roles for the automotive division of Groupe Schneider Electric.