Nominations

🏠 Mathieu Hellec began his role as General Manager at Cheval Blanc Courchevel (LVMH Hotel Management) on October 1st. Previously, he gained international experience at Constance Hotels in Mauritius and as COO at Maia Hotel in the Seychelles. In 2021, he led Maia Luxury Resort's integration into the Anantara group. Before joining Cheval Blanc, he was the General Manager at Kisawa Sanctuary on Benguerra Island, Mozambique.

💻 Julie Huguet, former head of French Tech Alpes and founder of Coworkees, is appointed to lead Mission French Tech, succeeding Clara Chappaz who was named Secretary of State for Artificial Intelligence and Digital on September 23. Huguet, an HEC graduate, will defend French startups' interests politically and internationally during her three-year mandate starting November 2024. Earlier in the year, she was knighted in the National Order of Merit by Minister Marina Ferrari.

🏠 Mathieu Hellec, with international experience at Constance Hotel in Mauritius and as Operational Director at Maia Hotel in Seychelles, was appointed General Manager of Cheval Blanc Courchevel, starting October 1st, 2024. He became the head of Maia Luxury Resort in 2021 and successfully integrated it into the Anantara group. In 2023, Hellec joined Kisawa Sanctuary in Mozambique as General Manager. Eric Boonstoppel, VP of Operations at LVMH Hotel Management, welcomes him to his new role.

🏩 Valérie Meynent has been appointed as the Human Resources Director of Groupe Beaumier and has joined the executive committee. With 30 years of HR management experience across industries such as manufacturing, construction, and banking, Meynent focuses on a people-centric approach. She aims to foster the group's values of authentic hospitality and enhance career opportunities and employee loyalty within the group.

💰 Actionnaires d'eDreams ODIGEO, lors de l'assemblée générale annuelle, renouvellent à une large majorité le mandat de tous les membres du conseil d'administration pour trois ans supplémentaires. Laurence Berman est nommée nouvel administrateur indépendant. Le renouvellement reflète la confiance des actionnaires dans le leadership et la stratégie à long terme de la société, qui a transformé son modèle d’entreprise vers un système d'abonnement, améliorant prévisibilité et rentabilité.

🍴 Manon Rizzo has been appointed as the Dining Room Director at L'Oursin, the gourmet restaurant of Hôtel Bleu. Rizzo discovered her passion for the restaurant industry at the tender age of 13 and pursued her calling with a BTS Hôtellerie-Restauration diploma from the Paul Arène high school in Sisteron, completing her alternance at Villa Borghèse in Gréoux-les-Bains. Known for her acute sense of service and human leadership, Rizzo represents the values of L'Oursin and is set to enhance the establishment's excellence.

🎓 Michelle Scott has been promoted from Senior Executive Assistant to Vice-President of Business Optimization and Chief of Staff at APO Group, a leading Pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service. APO Group emphasizes internal talent recognition, leadership promotion from within, and career advancement opportunities for team members. Michelle will lead the newly established Department of Business Optimization, focusing on client experience, operational efficiency, and cost management.

🏨 Cycas Hospitality enhances its operational leadership team with strategic appointments: Martin Coombes joins as Vice President of Operations for the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands, bringing over 25 years of hotel management experience, including leadership roles at Atlas Hotels. Michael Mason-Shaw is promoted to Regional Operations Manager for the UK and Ireland, aiming to maintain high-quality customer experiences and support growth strategies.

🏢 Anna Marie Presutti becomes the first woman President and CEO in the 115-year history of the San Francisco Travel Association, effective immediately since her interim position from mid-May. San Francisco Travel, a major tourism marketing body, promotes the city globally, crucial to its economy with $9.3 billion in visitor spending and $610 million in tax revenue in 2023. After a nationwide search, the committee affirmed Presutti as the top candidate.

🛠 Charles-Henri Gilbert, with Entrepreneur Invest's support, has taken over ISCO group, a kitchen equipment maintenance specialist, founded in 1979. Serving Ile-de-France, ISCO covers over 230 sites, mainly in collective catering, with a specialized technician team for hot and refrigeration equipment. The company boasts €9 million in revenue with strong profitability from maintenance contracts securing recurring income. The transition comes as ISCO's former head Patrice Schmitt, son of the founder, retires.