Gameway, the airport gaming lounge redefining how travelers experience entertainment in airports, today announced the appointment of Brian Quinn as Chief Commercial Officer, marking a defining milestone in the company’s national expansion and global ambition. Quinn joins Gameway after an extraordinary 35-year career in travel retail, most notably at Hudson, where he rose to Executive Vice President and Deputy Chief Executive Officer. Over three decades, he helped scale one of the most dominant airport retail platforms in North America, overseeing more than 1,000 locations, expanding into the country’s most complex airports, and leading industry-shaping innovation in digitized and contactless retail.
“This is a game-changing hire for Gameway,” said Jordan Walbridge, Co-Founder of Gameway. “Brian is a true icon in the travel industry. He’s built and scaled airport businesses at a level very few leaders ever reach. His desire to join Gameway is a massive vote of confidence in our vision and accelerates what we can build.”
Throughout his career, Quinn has led at the intersection of growth, innovation, and execution, driving large-scale airport operations, winning and renewing complex concession agreements, and pioneering next-generation retail concepts. His work has helped redefine what travelers expect inside airports.
“Brian’s decision to join Gameway speaks volumes,” said Emma Walbridge, Co-Founder of Gameway. “We’re building something bold and ambitious. Bringing in a leader of Brian’s caliber validates the scale of our vision and raises the bar for what Gameway and Portal Lounge can become.”
As Chief Commercial Officer, Quinn will lead revenue strategy, partnerships, and expansion across both Gameway and Portal Lounge, guiding the brands into new airport markets and accelerating their growth as must-visit destinations for modern travelers.
“This role brings me back to what I love most: building great brands with global ambition,” said Quinn. “Gameway and Portal Lounge are redefining the airport experience, and the chance to help scale that vision is exactly where I want to be.”
With Quinn’s appointment, Gameway reinforces its intent to become the defining experiential brand in U.S. airports, transforming travel downtime into immersive moments travelers actually look forward to.
About Gameway
Gameway transforms airport downtime into entertainment and engagement through immersive gaming lounges located in major U.S. airports. With a growing national footprint and the introduction of Portal Lounge – a premium, tech-forward and entertaining lounge for the Millennial and Gen Z travelers opening in MSP’s airport this spring – Gameway is redefining what travelers expect between flights.
