La Tribune de lHotellerie

📅 Accor, a major hospitality player in Europe, has restructured its regional leadership team to strengthen its position in key markets. Yannick Wagner and Ben Brahim will oversee Germany, Anne Wahl-Pozeg and Arndt Writzel will be in charge of Austria, and Sabrina Westphälinger and Jochen Renz will manage Switzerland, all retaining their current positions. This team emphasizes Accor's commitment to the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), focusing on sustainable growth and brand appeal. Yannick Wagner, a veteran at Accor with 18 years of experience, will serve as Director of Operations Managed Hotels Europe.

🏨 Sebastian Gurevich is appointed as the new hotel director at The Chatwal, New York, bringing 17 years of Hyatt brand management experience, overseeing nine properties across seven cities. His career began in 2007 at Grand Hyatt San Francisco and included a key role in launching Caption by Hyatt, along with directing a $32 million renovation project. In 2018, Gurevich was awarded Hyatt's Director of Operations of the Year. He aims to enhance the hotel's success and guest experience.

🏠 Ewan Grant, after 17 years of experience in leading UK historic establishments such as The Ivy at Marlow and Borthwick Castle, returns to his native Edinburgh to take charge of Gleneagles Townhouse (33 keys). His latest accolade includes his role as Operations Director at Daylesford Organic, overseeing prestigious projects like the launch of The Fox at Oddington. Gleneagles' General Manager, Conor O'Leary, commends Ewan's passion and proven track record in strategic management and planning.