Collinson International a global leader in the provision of airport experiences, loyalty and customer engagement solutions, and owner and operator of Priority Pass, is pleased to announce the appointment of Erick Luiz as Commercial Director for Brazil, reinforcing the company’s continued focus on strengthening its presence and partnerships in one of its most strategically important markets globally.

Erick brings more than three decades of experience across payments, financial services, product strategy, and commercial leadership, with deep expertise across both the Brazilian and wider Latin American markets. Throughout his career, he has held senior leadership positions with leading global organizations including Mastercard, Santander, Verifone, UL Transaction Security, Affinion Group, Monitor Group, and BankBoston.

Most recently, Erick led his own consulting practice, advising international and Brazilian companies on market-entry strategy, go-to-market planning, payments solutions, and business expansion initiatives. His extensive experience advising and partnering with financial institutions, combined with his understanding of the regional market, will support Collinson International as it continues expanding its partnerships and propositions across Brazil.

As customer expectations continue to evolve, particularly around premium travel and lifestyle experiences, Collinson International remains focused on combining global expertise with local insight to deliver greater value for partners and consumers. Erick’s appointment reflects the company’s continued investment in Brazil, where he will lead commercial initiatives focused on strengthening market relationships, advancing strategic opportunities, and supporting the company’s next phase of growth.

“Brazil is an exceptionally dynamic market, and we are seeing an important shift in how consumers think about the travel experience. Convenience, personalization, and travel benefits are no longer differentiators, they have become expectations,” said Erick Luiz, Commercial Director for Brazil at Collinson International.

“I’m excited to join Collinson International at such an important moment for the industry. The company has a strong foundation in Brazil, and I look forward to working alongside our partners to build on this momentum, strengthen relationships across the market, and create meaningful value for businesses and travellers.”

Erick’s appointment reflects Collinson International’s continued commitment to supporting the evolving needs of Brazilian consumers and businesses, while accelerating commercial growth and expanding access to premium travel experiences across the market.

With Erick’s leadership, Collinson International will continue to support the evolving needs of Brazilian travellers and partners, leveraging its global expertise and strong local relationships to enhance the travel journey.