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Fred Creighton

CEO World Duty Free , Dufry Group
Lightwater, England,United Kingdom
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Fred Creighton's Overview

Total Experience61 years
CompanyDufry Group
CountryUnited Kingdom

Frederick “Fred” Creighton (November 24, 1933 – September 28, 2011) was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman and coach. He played 85 games in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Black Hawks, and New York Rangers. After his playing career, Creighton became a respected coach, most notably leading the Atlanta Flames to their first playoff appearance and also coaching the Boston Bruins in the NHL, as well as the Indianapolis Racers in the World Hockey Association (WHA). He was known for his strong defensive play as a player and his ability to motivate and develop players as a coach, dedicating over three decades to professional hockey.

Professional Summary

Fred Creighton's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:

Dufry Group - CEO World Duty Free (2018 to Present)
World Duty Free Group - Chief Operating Officer (2014 to Present)

Notable Achievements

NHL Player

Played as a defenceman in the National Hockey League for multiple teams including the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Black Hawks, and New York Rangers between 1955 and 1960.

NHL Head Coach - Atlanta Flames

Served as head coach of the Atlanta Flames from 1974 to 1979, guiding them to their first NHL playoff appearance in the 1975-76 season.

Jack Adams Award Runner-Up

Finished as a runner-up for the Jack Adams Award (NHL Coach of the Year) in the 1976-77 season while coaching the Atlanta Flames.

NHL Head Coach - Boston Bruins

Coached the Boston Bruins for the 1979-80 NHL season.

WHA Head Coach

Coached the Indianapolis Racers in the World Hockey Association (WHA) during the 1978-79 season.

Long-standing Career in Professional Hockey

Dedicated over 35 years to professional ice hockey as both a player and a coach across various leagues, primarily the NHL and WHA.

Educational Background

Bachelor of social science, Psychology

Queens University Belfast Northern Ireland - Year 1976

Boys Model - Year 1971

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Company Overview

Dufry Group
Total employees29500
HeadquartersBasel
Founded1865

Dufry Group is a leading global travel retailer operating duty-free and duty-paid shops in airports, cruise lines, seaports, railway stations, and central tourist areas. Following its business combination with Autogrill, the company has significantly expanded its presence in travel food & beverage, aiming to redefine the travel experience worldwide. Dufry offers customers a wide range of products including perfumes & cosmetics, food & confectionery, wine & spirits, tobacco, fashion, electronics, and souvenirs.

Dufry Group Stock Information
Dufry Group, Inc. is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol DUFN. The company went public on December 6, 2005

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