Nominations

🏨 Philippe Clarinval, with over 20 years of international experience, is appointed as the General Manager of the Prince de Galles hotel, located in Paris's Triangle d’Or. He previously led prestigious hotels like The Omnia in Zermatt and the Carlton Hotel in St. Moritz. Simultaneously, Nicolas De Gols becomes General Manager at Shangri-La Paris, and Arnaud de Saint-Exupéry takes over Ritz Paris, illustrating dynamic leadership shifts in the Parisian luxury hotel market.

🏨 Terlia promotes Emmanuelle Le Vaillant to CEO, enhancing operations and client experience. Under her leadership, Terlia plans to expand with a lifestyle-focused, bold hotel offer while maintaining historic charm. Key projects include a 100-room hotel in the 19th arrondissement, opening next year, and a cozy establishment in the 18th. Le Vaillant aims to create inspiring spaces for tourists, business travelers, and nomadic workers.

🍮 Benjamin Deroche-Coyon, aged 26, was appointed as the pastry chef at L'Oursin, the gourmet restaurant of L'Hôtel Bleu in Carry-Le-Rouet, in September 2025. He brings his experience from prestigious institutions like the École Nationale Supérieure de la Pâtisserie and the École Ritz Escoffier. In 2024, he worked at the 2-Michelin-starred L’Oustau de Baumanière, and in 2023, he was the pastry chef at Le Récif - Les Roches Rouges.

📈 Christopher Hecht, expert en solutions SaaS et fondateur de PayPense, a été nommé pour diriger Goelett, une plateforme mondiale de voyage et de technologie. Sa mission inclut l'alignement des priorités stratégiques et l'accélération de l'innovation. Sous la direction de Ziad Minkara, CEO de S4BT, Goelett vise à devenir un écosystème intégré et innovant pour répondre aux marchés européens. Hecht a tenu des rôles clés chez Itelya, favorisant la croissance internationale et l'innovation.

💰 Avec plus de 12 ans d'expérience, Nikos Konstantinidis rejoint Highgate pour soutenir sa croissance européenne. Ayant dirigé des acquisitions chez L+R Hotels, il a travaillé sur des transactions dans le Royaume-Uni, l'Espagne, et d'autres pays. Highgate a récemment acquis le ReMIX Hotel à Paris (259 chambres) et le Hilton Porto Gaia au Portugal (194 chambres), renforçant sa stratégie d'expansion. Zach Berger, Principal de Highgate, souligne son apport stratégique.

🏨 Le Grand Hôtel de Courtoisville, a 4-star hotel in Saint-Malo, appoints Franck Louâpre as Director starting October 1, 2025, following his extensive career, including over 13 years at Groupe Barrière. The hotel, undergoing a complete transformation, is set to reopen in December 2025. Louâpre, a Brittany native, aims to revitalize the hotel while reconnecting with his roots.

📈 Odile Lacoin becomes General Director of the Real Estate and Transformation division at Bertrand Franchise in January 2025. Involved since the company's 2022 founding with Olivier Bertrand and Christophe Gaschin, she aims to enhance franchise economic models and boost openings. Lacoin, a graduate of École Polytechnique and Oxford Saïd Business School, previously worked in consulting and operated her firm for three years. Bertrand Franchise focuses on sustainable, responsible growth.

🍴 Marc De Oliveira, at 47, will become the CEO of Compass Group France starting November 5, 2025. He'll lead an organization with 16,300 employees and over 3,000 locations in France, covering sectors like enterprises, schools, and hospitals. With over 20 years of multi-sector experience, his previous roles include strategic positions in the U.S., Latin America, and Asia-Pacific with ISS. Marc is an alumnus of Ecole Hôtelière de Paris and holds a Master's in Management & Finance.

🏨 Nicolas De Gols, avec des diplômes du Lycée Hôtelier Paul Augier de Nice et de l'Université de Cornell, a travaillé dans des hôtels prestigieux à Paris, Beverly Hills, et Seattle. Il a dirigé le Royal Monceau et supervisé les opérations de restauration pour Accor Europe. Maintenant, il est le Directeur général du Shangri-La Paris, combinant l'hospitalité asiatique et l'élégance parisienne. Sa mission : développer l'hôtellerie et la gastronomie du palace.

💼 Christopher Hecht, founder of PayPense and known SaaS expert, is appointed CEO of Goelett by Ziad Minkara, CEO of S4BT, to drive innovation and growth. Goelett aims to evolve into a next-gen global platform merging travel, technology, and payment solutions. Hecht's previous roles include Chief Product Officer and Chief Sales Officer at Itelya. His international vision and entrepreneurial spirit are expected to inspire teams and create lasting value worldwide.