Nominations

📅 Michael Burke will become CEO of LVMH Americas on July 7, 2025, reporting to Stéphane Bianchi. Anish Melwani and Davide Marcovitch will report to Burke. LVMH, with 25% of its 2024 revenue (€21 billion) from the U.S., prioritizes the Americas amid slowdowns in China and Europe. Burke will oversee North and South American subsidiaries and iconic brands like Tiffany & Co. and Marc Jacobs. His appointment marks a strategic pivot and highlights his expertise in transatlantic affairs.

🍷 LVMH, a luxury goods leader, adopts a unique strategy by appointing Mathieu Jullien as head of LVMH Vins d’Exception, emphasizing cultural influence over profitability. Founded in 2019 within Moët Hennessy, it includes Château d’Yquem, Château Cheval Blanc, Clos des Lambrays, and Colgin Cellars (California). Jullien's strategy focuses on controlled rarity, distribution exclusivity, and cultural coherence. This long-term vision prioritizes heritage and representation over volume maximization.

📌 Mama Shelter, a lifestyle hospitality group, announced the appointment of Margaux Solve as the head of Mama Shelter Paris Ouest. Margaux's career spans leadership roles at The Hoxton Paris as Director of Sales, and over five years at Crowne Plaza Paris – Neuilly. Her team was awarded "Best Commercial Team IHG France 2018." Margaux also brings experience from Mövenpick, AR Hotels & Resorts in Spain, and Meedex.

🌍 Londres, le 25 juillet 2025 – Accessible Hospitality Alliance (aha) nomme Stephen Maley à son Advisory Board. Avec des décennies d'expérience en design et accessibilité, Maley débute sa carrière dans les orthèses pour enfants. Il dirige maintenant un cabinet de conseil indépendant pour intégrer l'accessibilité au-delà de la conformité. Robin Sheppard, cofondateur de l’aha, célèbre cette nomination stratégique pour transformer l'industrie hôtelière vers l'inclusion.

🏨 Nammos Hotels & Resorts appoints Carolyn Turnbull as CEO, marking a new era in ultra-luxe lifestyle. Turnbull, with over 25 years in international hospitality, brings strategic vision focused on human experience and global influence. Her past roles include Managing Director at Tourism Western Australia and CEO of AZERAI Hotels & Resorts. A Cornell and Nanyang alumna, she is also a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, renowned for leadership in organizational transformation.

🏨 Elegant Hotel Collection, an innovative soft brand, announces the addition of four prestigious hotels in the UK and its expansion into Latin America. Luis Manuel Velarde, with over 20 years of experience at IHG and Marriott, becomes Vice-President for LATAM. Catt McLeod, Vice-President, emphasizes the brand's focus on personal luxury rooted in local identity. This strategic move broadens the brand's global presence, offering independent hotels a global platform while respecting their individuality.

💼 Davidson Hospitality Group strengthens its leadership with key appointments. Jason Reader becomes Chief Operating Officer, leveraging over 25 years of hospitality experience, managing Davidson Hotels, Davidson Restaurant Group, Davidson Resorts, and Pivot. Previously, he served as COO of Remington Hospitality. Nick Gregory joins as Executive Vice President of Operations for Pivot, bringing 30 years of expertise from Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants. CEO Thom Geshay highlights Reader's operational rigor as vital for growth.

🏨 Haje Thurau, a seasoned international hospitality professional with over 30 years of experience, joined Maritim Hotels in Mauritius as Regional Director and General Manager of Maritim Resort & Spa Balaclava on July 1, 2025. He will manage operational aspects and oversee strategic projects like Jacaranda Luxury Villas and The Wellnest. His extensive background includes working with InterContinental, Hyatt, and Sun Resorts, directing complex operations in the US, Europe, Greece, the Maldives, and Mauritius.

🏨 Barbara Muckermann leads the world’s oldest luxury hotel chain, over 125 years old, for 18 months. She focuses on maintaining heritage, strong branding, unique strengths, and selective expansion. With a career rooted in competitive cruising, she revitalizes the brand's image. Formerly at Silversea Cruises, she excelled in Communications, Marketing, and Sales, pioneering "exclusive spaces" on large ships to uphold luxury standards. Her transition from cruises to hospitality aligns with her strategic vision.

📈 Katharina Dein, Jelena Kezika, and Andrea Krenn have been appointed to leadership roles at GHA, aiming for global expansion in the travel and hospitality sector. Dein and Kezika, both with GHA since 2013, now serve as VP Commercial and VP Strategy, respectively. Dein's focus includes optimizing new establishments, while Kezika drives strategic implementation and partnership growth. Krenn takes on the newly created role of Senior VP Communication. GHA is enhancing its competitive advantage with these strategic appointments.