Nominations

💰 CFO Leeny Oberg, aged 65, will leave her executive role at Marriott International, having served since 2016. Oberg was pivotal in Starwood's integration and pandemic management. She focused on strategic investment optimization and global hotel development since February 2023. Oberg joined Marriott in 1999, previously serving as CFO for The Ritz-Carlton. Marriott plans for her departure by announcing successors internally. ????

🛥 Four Seasons Yachts appoints Ben Trodd, with 25 years of experience, as General Manager starting July 2025. The luxury yachting division launches in 2026, co-owned by Four Seasons and Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings Ltd. Trodd offers extensive operational expertise and a customer-focused vision from his luxury hotel background. This marks a key development in Four Seasons' experiential luxury ecosystem.

📈 Emilie Couton becomes the new Managing Director of Accor Plus, Asia-Pacific's leading subscription loyalty program, bringing over 24 years of experience with Accor and D-EDGE Hospitality Solutions. She's spent more than 20 years in Thailand and Singapore, understanding the region's dynamics. Mehdi Hemici, Accor's Chief Loyalty & E-Commerce Officer, highlights her visionary, data-driven approach. Accor Plus has offered unparalleled value for over 30 years, aiming to enhance member experiences under Emilie's leadership.

📁 Daniel van der Heijden, an experienced hotelier, resumes leadership of Radisson Collection Bamako after a sabbatical involving an Executive MBA and ventures like Stroom Advisory and Lekker Enterprises. With over 25 years in luxury hospitality across diverse locations such as Djibouti and Abu Dhabi, he is known for restructuring struggling hotels, like The Boma Nairobi. His new role in Bamako is seen as a challenging yet exciting opportunity.

🇺🇸 Ce vendredi, Charles Kushner, père de Jared Kushner, a été accueilli chaleureusement par l'Ambassade des États-Unis à Paris pour son premier jour officiel en tant qu'Ambassadeur des États-Unis en France et à Monaco. Il succède à Denise Campbell Bauer, en poste de 2022 à 2024. Kushner arrive avec une solide expérience dans les affaires et l'immobilier, et se concentrera sur les relations bilatérales, incluant la transition énergétique et la coopération scientifique.

🍷 On October 2023, Edmond de Rothschild Heritage appointed Eric Bastard de Crisnay as Director General and Arthur Lassale as Deputy Director General. Eric, with over 35 years in luxury, notably at LVMH, will leverage his expertise in wine and spirits across New Zealand, Argentina, Spain, China, and Provence. Arthur, an oenologist and alumnus of Montpellier SupAgro, AgroParisTech, and ESSEC, brings strategic and operational experience in luxury, finance, and wine.

📈 Ombeline Gras is appointed Director of Special Projects at Tikehau Capital to lead strategic transformation initiatives and strengthen brand positioning in France and internationally. With a background from the École Nationale d’Administration and experience as an Inspector of Finances, Gras has managed France's Covid-19 vaccine strategy and advised the President on climate, development finance, and emerging technologies since March 2021. This move aligns with Tikehau's ambition for growth and innovation in asset management.

📁 Fleury Courtin, with 20+ years in international hospitality, is now the GM of Méridien & Mercure Nice. Previously honored with the GM Leadership Excellence Award MEA (Marriott, 2019), Courtin champions responsible and sustainable hospitality. 📁 Petra Baumann, with 23 years of global experience, returns to Jakarta in July 2025 as GM of Hotel Indonesia Kempinski. 📁 Estelle Bergmann, with over 30 years in luxury hospitality, is newly appointed Director of Château de Courcelles.

📈 Catherine Beike, une ancienne étudiante en Business Administration à Paris, discute de la transformation d'AccorInvest en Essendi, un processus lancé en 2021. Ce rebranding, accompagné du départ prévu d'Accor comme actionnaire, vise une approche holistique pour créer de la valeur. Le nouveau logo symbolise ce changement stratégique et l'engagement d'Essendi à être des activateurs de valeur à 360 degrés dans le secteur de l'hospitalité.

🛥 Four Seasons Yachts is set to launch its first vessel next year, marking a significant milestone in the luxury brand's expansion. Ben Trodd, with extensive senior roles in Four Seasons and luxury hospitality, will guide this new venture. Alejandro Reynal, CEO of Four Seasons, emphasizes Trodd's unique brand knowledge, operational expertise, and leadership vision as crucial to delivering a consistent Four Seasons experience across its evolving luxury ecosystem.