octobre 29, 2024

🏨 Brian Hicks, boasting over 30 years of international experience, steps in as the fifth CEO in the nearly 100-year history of HSMAI, succeeding Bob Gilbert, who was CEO for 30 years. Hicks brings a proven track record in brand development, innovation, and leadership, aligning with HSMAI's mission to support members and their careers during a pivotal expansion and impact-enhancing period in the hospitality industry.

📈 Armelle De la Porte des Vaux appointed Vice-President of Marketing for North America since August 1, 2024, after serving as Marketing, Communication and Digital Director for Club Med in Benelux & Germany since January 2023. With over a decade in luxury industry leadership roles at L'Oréal and Dior, she brings expertise in brand development and marketing strategy across Europe, Central America, and Asia. Since joining Club Med in 2019, she's transformed campaigns, revitalized the Belgian market, managed strategic German market initiatives, and oversaw significant projects like Marbella launches and Vittel renovation, aiming to infuse the North American market with Club Med's "L'Esprit Libre.

💰 Lesya Batsuk promoted to CFO of Hotel Co 51, bringing 17 years of strategic accounting expertise. Batsuk joined the hotel management company in 2021 after over eight years in senior financial management at Intertrust Group. At Hotel Co 51, she has established a centralized financial structure, integrated systems across Europe from the Amsterdam HQ, and now oversees a team of 29 with 5 direct subordinates. The company's portfolio includes 42 establishments under five Marriott International brands across eight countries.