Aaron Bonham

Aaron Bonham is the Senior Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer at Paradies Lagardère, a leading airport retailer and restaurateur.13 He joined the company in this role in early 2020, with responsibilities including the day-to-day operations of Paradies Lagardère's entire merchandising organization, overseeing regional, national, and international brands, general merchandise, and the convenience business.2

Prior to joining Paradies Lagardère, Bonham had a 25-year career in retail, including 15 years in leadership positions at The Home Depot in Atlanta.14 His most recent role there was as Merchandise Vice President for Kitchen and Bath, where he managed a $6.5 billion business and was credited with increasing market share and significantly growing the division's online business.1

Bonham's LinkedIn profile (username: aaron-bonham-653b4a3) indicates that he is a highly experienced merchant with over 25 years of experience managing multi-billion dollar businesses.4 He holds a degree from Florida Southern College.4

In his current role at Paradies Lagardère, Bonham reports directly to Gregg Paradies, the company's President and CEO.12 His appointment was seen as a strategic move to help the company continue to innovate and drive results as it expands its travel retail and restaurant business throughout North American airports.12