The new Accor organization begins to be implemented progressively throughout the first quarter of the year
Announced in July 2022, Accor’s new organization now begins to be implemented, progressively, throughout the first quarter of the year, based on local legislation, in particular regarding the obligations of consultation with the bodies employee representation. The new structure will enable the group to accelerate growth and better address market developments, offer the highest possible levels of service to all stakeholders, facilitate accurate and effective service to guest needs and expectations, as well as provide clarity and performance to partners.
Under the leadership of Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and Group CEO, and Jean-Jacques Morin, Deputy CEO, since January 1, 2023, Accor’s operations now have two dedicated divisions: “Premium, Midscale & Economy” and “Luxury & Lifestyle”, both supported by a Board of Directors and a Shared Global Platform, which guarantees expertise and services to both divisions, including the Digital, Technology and Purchasing areas.
The “Premium, Midscale & Economy” division, which brings together brands from these segments of the group, will be structured into four regions. Below is the Executive Committee under the leadership of Jean-Jacques Morin as CEO:
- Thomas Dubaere, CEO Americas
- Patrick Mendes, CEO Europe & North Africa
- Duncan O’Rourke, CEO Middle East, Africa, Turkey & Asia Pacific
- Gary Rosen, CEO Greater China
- Besma Boumaza, General Counsel
- Fabrice Carre, Chief Strategy Officer
- Steven Daines, Chief Talent & Culture Officer
- Karelle Lamouche, Chief Commercial Officer
- Patrick Laurent, Chief Financial Officer
- Camil Yazbeck, Chief Development Officer
The “Luxury & Lifestyle” division is structured around four brand collections, with Raffles & Orient Express; Fairmont; Sofitel, MGallery & Emblems; and Ennismore. Below is the Executive Committee under the leadership of Sébastien Bazin as CEO:
- Omer Acar, CEO Raffles & Orient Express (effective March 1, 2023)
- Maud Bailly, CEO Sofitel, MGallery & Emblems
- Gaurav Bhushan, Co-CEO Ennismore
- Mark Willis, CEO Fairmont
- Gary Rosen, CEO Greater China
- Kamal Rhazali, Secretary General & General Counsel (effective February 1, 2023)
- Agnès Roquefort, Chief Development Officer
- Johny Zakhem, Chief Financial Officer
To take advantage of this new organization of Accor’s operating structure, a Board of Directors chaired by Sébastien Bazin was created. This body ensures coherence and alignment between the two directions, both in terms of strategic priorities and performance, and is made up as follows:
- Besma Boumaza, Group General Counsel & Board of Directors’ Secretary
- Steven Daines, Chief Talent & Culture Officer
- Jean-Jacques Morin, Deputy CEO and Chief Financial Officer
- Brune Poirson, Chief Sustainability Officer
- Kamal Rhazali, Secretary General & General Counsel, Luxury Lifestyle
- Floor Bleeker, Chief Technology Officer
- Alix Boulnois, Chief Digital Officer
- Caroline Tissot, Chief Procurement Officer
The creation of these two operating divisions, with clearly identified expertise, ambitions and objectives, will enable Accor to leverage its portfolio of unique and diversified brands, leadership in most markets and unrivaled development drive.
Source: Mazalan Comunicaciones . thomas Dubaere, Accor
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