Scott Knight is the Senior Director of Concessions at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, overseeing concessions operations, strategic planning, contract administration, and service delivery. With decades of food and beverage management experience, he previously spent nearly 10 years with Delaware North’s Prime Concessions at the Airport, managing 31 business units, including premium concepts, bars, and quick-service restaurants, generating
approximately $75 million in annual revenue. His responsibilities included warehouse operations, manpower planning, budgeting, food safety, procurement, and compliance with concessions contracts and DHS/TSA regulations. Knight led a team of 33 managers and 285 hourly associates, earning recognition as Concessions GM of the Year in 2018 and Large Company Restaurateur of the Year by the Georgia Restaurant Association. Earlier in his career, Knight held leadership roles at ACG Pizza Partners, Sonic Drive-Ins, and Whataburger, managing multimillion- dollar operations. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Mississippi University for Women and an MBA from Mississippi State University.
Keith M. Philpot serves as the Concessions Business Development Manager at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bringing over 30 years of experience in entrepreneurship, small business development, marketing, and project leadership. He holds a bachelor’s degree in organizational management, an MBA in marketing, and multiple professional certifications, including AAAE Certified
Member and Project Management Professional. Keith manages a large-scale program encompassing 300+ locations that generated over $760 million in sales in 2024. Keith has also successfully contributed to three major RFP packages and subsequent contract awards with a combined 10-year projected gross revenue of approximately $1.2 billion. Keith launched and currently manages the Gateway to Growth program, which educates entrepreneurs on how to successfully enter and operate in the dynamic airport concessions environment.
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