Nominations

🏨 Alila Villas Uluwatu announced the appointment of Vincent Durier as General Manager, bringing over 20 years of international hospitality experience to the Balinese resort, known for its innovative design and sustainable luxury. Vincent, from Bordeaux, France, began his career in 2002 and has worked in luxurious hotels such as InterContinental Bora Bora, The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort, and COMO Cocoa Island, where he became General Manager in 2021.

🏠 Vertell Asset Management recruits Vincent Rime as CFO and Guillaume Bott as Head of Hospitality Operations, aiming to boost hotel investment projects in Gstaad and Wengen, Switzerland. Rime previously worked with Faern Hotel & Resorts, while Bott brings over 20 years of luxury hospitality experience and helped expand Whitegold Hospitality from 2 to 14 hotels in three years. Vertell, led by CEO Romain Semmel, focuses on growth and premium positioning in the Alpine region.

🏨 Amir Mustafa appointed as General Manager of B&B HOTELS USA, succeeding Valerio Duchini now in charge of Western Europe. Mustafa brings over 25 years of hotel industry experience from roles at Extended Stay America and Aimbridge Hospitality, and an educational background from Ain Shams University and Harvard Business School's executive training program. This leadership move is part of B&B HOTELS' strategy to expand in the rapidly growing American market.

🏨 Amir Mustafa named Chief Executive Officer of B&B HOTELS USA, succeeding Valerio Duchini. Mustafa, aged 57, a graduate of Ain Shams University and the Harvard Business School executive education program, brings over 25 years of hospitality experience from roles at Extended Stay America and as Senior Vice President of Operations at Aimbridge Hospitality. His appointment aims to drive growth in the US market and enhance customer satisfaction through the renovation of the Group's 5 hotels.

🎭 Héléna Soubeyrand joins Le Grand Mazarin's "La Grande Manufacture" project from April 25, displaying her creativity for three months. Her work, visible in the Marais via rue de la Verrerie, features ambidextrous, symmetrical portraits celebrating femininity and universal love, using acrylic and ink. The displays form a triptych symbolizing the creative cycle, light, and unity, with a focus on women as humanity's source.

📈 MAGORA, known for diversifying activities and mastering the value chain from design to property management, appoints Geoffrey Lavielle as CEO and Laurent Dusollier as President. Dusollier, shifting from CEO since 2015 to President, focuses on global strategy, international growth, and new opportunities. Lavielle aims to structure activities and operational excellence, bringing expertise from various sectors to support performance development and strategy implementation. The governance change underscores MAGORA's growth and diversification efforts.

🏨 Hoda Tahoun appointed as Chief Talent Officer at Kempinski Hotels on April 7, 2025. Tasked with leading the global talent strategy, Tahoun will focus on attracting, developing, and retaining top industry talent, reporting to Chief Human Resources Officer Karin Raguin. The new role aligns with Kempinski's growth and brand repositioning efforts under CEO Barbara Muckermann. Tahoun brings over 27 years of experience, including leadership at Russell Reynolds Associates' global Leisure & Hospitality division.

📌 Geoffrey Lavielle is appointed as the new CEO of MAGORA, a major managed accommodation and real estate services company, as part of a governance change. Laurent Dusollier, serving as CEO since 2015, is now the President of MAGORA. These strategic appointments aim to strengthen the company's growth dynamics both in France and internationally and to explore new diversification opportunities. Dusollier will focus on defining and leading the group's overall strategy, accelerating international development, and considering external growth avenues, leveraging his acknowledged expertise and bold strategic vision.

🏨 Gabriele Seidel appointed as Vice-President Operations & Commercial for Lindner Hotel Group, starting April 1, 2025. Responsible for Lindner Hotels & Resorts, Me and All Hotels, L-Collection, and 7Pines Hotels & Resorts, Seidel brings expertise from leadership roles in international hotel chains, including H-Hotels Group and Novum Hospitality, overseeing 126 hotels. Frank Lindner, President of Lindner Hotels AG, anticipates her strategic and operational experience to enhance customer experience and market positioning.

🏢 Pedro Novo, an expert in financing, export, and high-impact project development, has taken on a panafrican real estate strategy for Axian. Led by Hassanein Hiridjee, Axian was founded 30 years ago in Madagascar and is now a strong panafrican presence in telecoms, energy, finance, and fintech. The real estate sector, previously modest, boasts about 200,000 m² of diversified assets including offices, retail, housing, and hospitality, aiming to transform urban landscapes and address economic and climate challenges across 17 African countries.