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🗓 Mick Girardin, aged 33, was appointed as the new Director of Kimberly-Clark Professional (KCP) France, succeeding Elise Gouveia who became the Director for Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). He will report to Franck Fleck, the EMEA Sales Director. Having spent nearly a decade at Kimberly-Clark, Girardin will leverage his expertise to lead a team of 20 and focus on enhancing business and human relations within KCP France. Girardin began his journey with KCP in Belgium in 2015, where he held key commercial roles.

🏨 Hyatt Hotels Corporation appoints Javier Águila as President of its Inclusive Collection effective March 1, 2025. He maintains his role as President for Europe, Africa, and Middle East regions. The Inclusive Collection boasts approximately 55,000 rooms and includes Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts from a 50/50 joint venture with Grupo Piñero. The brand-focused reorganization follows the creation of five distinct brand portfolios—Lifestyle, Luxury, Inclusive, Classics, Essentials—and a Lifestyle group led by Amar Lalvani. Further luxury group announcements are expected later in the year.