Nominations

🔔 Jérôme Lambert, current Chief Operating Officer of Richemont Group, appointed CEO of Jaeger-LeCoultre, effective January 1, 2025. Lambert previously served as CEO of Jaeger-LeCoultre and Richemont Group. He aims to maintain Jaeger-LeCoultre's pioneering role in Swiss watchmaking and ensure its long-term success.

🏦 Stéphane Trycionka, with over 20 years of experience in the luxury sector, started at YSL Beauté (Gucci Group) gaining key marketing skills. He held pivotal roles in luxury hospitality at Le Bristol Paris, Hotel Plaza Athénée, and Le Meurice, developing North American market expertise. His career spans from Colombia to Mexico and has included sales and marketing strategies in the UK and Germany, enhancing MICE and luxury FIT segments visibility.

💰 Quentin Buisson appointed as CFO and Nicholas Granger as Commercial Director at Lavorel Hotels. Buisson, former Financial Manager at Relyens Group for 4 years and Mazars alumnus, is tasked with structuring internal procedures to enhance efficiency. Granger brings over 23 years of luxury hotel and commercial management experience, previously leading sales at Sandoz Foundation Hotels. Jean-Claude Lavorel, President, expects the new structure to boost group efficiency.

🏠 Arthur Jaeger appointed as Adagio's Chief Development & Real Estate Officer, tasked with implementing the "Next Adagio" strategic plan, aiming to double the network by 2030. He brings experience from Vinci Immobilier's Hospitality division and Cycas Hospitality, will drive team development and programs in Europe, integrate CSR approaches, manage renovation plans, and support franchise network expansion leveraging shareholder expertise.

🏨 Lavorel Hotels strengthens its team with two strategic appointments: Quentin Buisson as Administrative and Financial Director, and Nicholas Granger as Commercial Director. Nicholas Granger, with over 23 years of experience in luxury hotel management and commercial strategy, has held key roles since June 2001. Previously, he managed commercial and marketing strategies for Sandoz Foundation Hotels in Switzerland and directed the Grandes Alpes Hotel in Courchevel, leading a team of 95+ members. Granger has also worked with brands like Chalet RoyAlp Hôtel Spa, Oetker Hotel Collection, and Belmond.

📅 Accor, a major hospitality player in Europe, has restructured its regional leadership team to strengthen its position in key markets. Yannick Wagner and Ben Brahim will oversee Germany, Anne Wahl-Pozeg and Arndt Writzel will be in charge of Austria, and Sabrina Westphälinger and Jochen Renz will manage Switzerland, all retaining their current positions. This team emphasizes Accor's commitment to the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), focusing on sustainable growth and brand appeal. Yannick Wagner, a veteran at Accor with 18 years of experience, will serve as Director of Operations Managed Hotels Europe.

🏨 Sebastian Gurevich is appointed as the new hotel director at The Chatwal, New York, bringing 17 years of Hyatt brand management experience, overseeing nine properties across seven cities. His career began in 2007 at Grand Hyatt San Francisco and included a key role in launching Caption by Hyatt, along with directing a $32 million renovation project. In 2018, Gurevich was awarded Hyatt's Director of Operations of the Year. He aims to enhance the hotel's success and guest experience.

🏠 Ewan Grant, after 17 years of experience in leading UK historic establishments such as The Ivy at Marlow and Borthwick Castle, returns to his native Edinburgh to take charge of Gleneagles Townhouse (33 keys). His latest accolade includes his role as Operations Director at Daylesford Organic, overseeing prestigious projects like the launch of The Fox at Oddington. Gleneagles' General Manager, Conor O'Leary, commends Ewan's passion and proven track record in strategic management and planning.

🏨 Kimberly Rowell has been promoted to Executive Vice President at Five Star Hospitality Management in Atlanta, after impacting the company significantly over the past 20 months since joining in February 2023. Five Star Group's subsidiary, Dream Capital, a commercial real estate investment firm co-investing across states and segments, appointed Justin Patel as Principal Associate for investments and asset management. With over 35 years in the hospitality sector, Rowell's experience spans from Blackstone to Hilton, Marriott, IHG, Wyndham, and Choice Hotels.

🏠 Alexandre Ariel, with over 20 years in luxury hospitality, began his career at Hôtel de Crillon in Paris and Trianon Palace in Versailles. He worked at Disney’s Chefs de France, Club Med Paris, and was the Assistant Director of Food & Beverage at InterContinental Chicago. Ariel joined Fairmont in 2007 at Fairmont Monte Carlo, became Director of Hotel in 2018, and led significant projects. Fairmont Monte Carlo is approaching its 50th anniversary in 2025 with renovated rooms and new establishments like Nobu Monte Carlo and Amù Monte Carlo rooftop restaurant.