Nominations

📢 Marc Jacheet joined Hyatt as President for Europe, Africa, and Middle East (EAME) effective March 17, 2025, with a full transition by July 1, 2025. Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced leadership changes to emphasize brand-focused strategic positioning. Jacheet, with over 25 years of experience leading prestigious brands such as De Beers, Louis Vuitton, and Tiffany & Co., will report directly to CEO Mark Hoplamazian from the Hyatt EAME hub in Zurich.

🏠 Najeti Hôtels et Golfs Collection expands in French cities, acquiring Hôtel Victoria in Lyon-Perrache, after Strasbourg. The 2-star Hôtel Victoria, labeled "clé verte", will see an investment of €700,000 for upgrades, including air conditioning for its 50 rooms, bathroom renovations, and IoT equipment. The existing team of 10 employees will be retained, receiving support from Najeti for efficiency and development. The hotel is near the Brasserie Georges in a district scheduled for complete remodeling by 2030.

🍰 Maxence Barbot named new Pastry Chef at Le Bristol Paris, starting May 5. He succeeds Yu Tanaka, who leaves after 7 years. Barbot, with an exceptional career in top Parisian palaces, brings talent and creativity to the prestigious Faubourg Saint-Honoré establishment. As Le Bristol nears its centennial, Barbot is honored to join and aims to enrich its legacy with his vision of sincere, indulgent, creative pastry, deeply rooted in seasonality.

💸 Adrien Pot named as Diageo France's Off Trade Commercial Director, responsible for driving the off-trade channel strategy and enhancing Diageo brand presence in mass retail. Reporting to Benoit Lohio, Diageo France's Commercial Director, Pot holds a degree from ISCOM and Clermont School of Business in management, sales, and commercial negotiations. With extensive experience in mass distribution and the spirits market, Pot has handled negotiations across various sectors (MBWS, FLEURY MICHON, TIPIAK) for over 8 years. He joined Diageo France as a Key Account Manager in April 2024 and was promoted in March 2025, now leading a team of 3 national and 4 regional Key Account Managers.

🏨 The Breton hotel group B&B HOTELS is expanding in Europe and internationally. Céline Vercollier is appointed as the new CEO, with Damien Martin as CFO and Jan Grossmann as COO for Central and Northern Europe. The group separates the roles of President and CEO, with Fabrice Collet remaining President. These changes support growth as B&B HOTELS celebrates its 35th anniversary. Vercollier, previously CFO since 2017, played a key role in the group's development.

🏨 B&B HOTELS, European leader in budget hotels, splits roles of President and CEO, previously held by Fabrice Collet. Céline Vercollier is appointed CEO, a promotion from her position as CFO since 2017. In 2025, B&B HOTELS marks its 35th anniversary. Collet, now solely President, focuses on strategic diversification projects and was CEO since 2016 and President-CEO since 2019, after being CFO since 2012. Damien Martin joins as CFO, coming from Group Babilou.

📢 Civitatis appoints Andres Spitzer, former Amazon executive, as Chief Product Officer (CPO) to boost its growth, leveraging a $50 million investment from Vitruvian Partners. With a sales growth target of 40% by 2025, Spitzer's role will focus on product development, operational scalability, and enhancing B2B and B2C segments. The company specializes in distributing activities, tours, and transfers in French.

📈 Cécile Rivoire joins Columbus Café as Director of Operations as part of its 2025/2030 strategy, bringing 30 years of expertise in network management and development. Her goal is to enhance Columbus Café's presence in France and internationally, focusing on operational excellence. With a background in International Affairs and strategic roles at Zannier, PMU, McDonald's, and as a General Manager in bakeries and pharmacies, Rivoire aims to drive growth and innovation in her new role.

🏠 Kempinski Hotels will exclusively manage the royal residence at the Palace of Nymphenburg starting March 1, 2025, in partnership with S.A.R. Prince Luitpold von Bayern and the Bavarian royal family. The residence spans 836 square meters over three floors, featuring four bedrooms and seven bathrooms, representing a fusion of heritage conservation and luxury innovation in one of Europe's most prestigious addresses.

🏃 Mandelieu Congrès, recognized since the late 19th century for its elegant sports on the French Riviera, is prioritizing outdoor sports by leveraging natural assets and sporting events like Trail Xterra Mandelieu – Les Balcons d’Azur, 2 ULTRAS: RACE ACROSS France and GRAAALPS, and the World Championship of RaceBoard. The CENTRE EXPO CONGRES of MANDELIEU now offers sports activities for meetings, seminars, and incentives, including bike equipment availability for event participants.