Nominations

🇺🇸 Ce vendredi, Charles Kushner, père de Jared Kushner, a été accueilli chaleureusement par l'Ambassade des États-Unis à Paris pour son premier jour officiel en tant qu'Ambassadeur des États-Unis en France et à Monaco. Il succède à Denise Campbell Bauer, en poste de 2022 à 2024. Kushner arrive avec une solide expérience dans les affaires et l'immobilier, et se concentrera sur les relations bilatérales, incluant la transition énergétique et la coopération scientifique.

🍷 On October 2023, Edmond de Rothschild Heritage appointed Eric Bastard de Crisnay as Director General and Arthur Lassale as Deputy Director General. Eric, with over 35 years in luxury, notably at LVMH, will leverage his expertise in wine and spirits across New Zealand, Argentina, Spain, China, and Provence. Arthur, an oenologist and alumnus of Montpellier SupAgro, AgroParisTech, and ESSEC, brings strategic and operational experience in luxury, finance, and wine.

📈 Ombeline Gras is appointed Director of Special Projects at Tikehau Capital to lead strategic transformation initiatives and strengthen brand positioning in France and internationally. With a background from the École Nationale d’Administration and experience as an Inspector of Finances, Gras has managed France's Covid-19 vaccine strategy and advised the President on climate, development finance, and emerging technologies since March 2021. This move aligns with Tikehau's ambition for growth and innovation in asset management.

📁 Fleury Courtin, with 20+ years in international hospitality, is now the GM of Méridien & Mercure Nice. Previously honored with the GM Leadership Excellence Award MEA (Marriott, 2019), Courtin champions responsible and sustainable hospitality. 📁 Petra Baumann, with 23 years of global experience, returns to Jakarta in July 2025 as GM of Hotel Indonesia Kempinski. 📁 Estelle Bergmann, with over 30 years in luxury hospitality, is newly appointed Director of Château de Courcelles.

📈 Catherine Beike, une ancienne étudiante en Business Administration à Paris, discute de la transformation d'AccorInvest en Essendi, un processus lancé en 2021. Ce rebranding, accompagné du départ prévu d'Accor comme actionnaire, vise une approche holistique pour créer de la valeur. Le nouveau logo symbolise ce changement stratégique et l'engagement d'Essendi à être des activateurs de valeur à 360 degrés dans le secteur de l'hospitalité.

🛥 Four Seasons Yachts is set to launch its first vessel next year, marking a significant milestone in the luxury brand's expansion. Ben Trodd, with extensive senior roles in Four Seasons and luxury hospitality, will guide this new venture. Alejandro Reynal, CEO of Four Seasons, emphasizes Trodd's unique brand knowledge, operational expertise, and leadership vision as crucial to delivering a consistent Four Seasons experience across its evolving luxury ecosystem.

📅 Après les départs de Lars Hallier du H4 Hotel Wyndham et Bruno Chiaruttini du Marriott Paris Rive Gauche, Jean-Pierre Trevisan quitte le Mandarin Oriental Lutetia Paris. Julien Bardet, actuel directeur du Shangri-La Paris, est pressenti pour le remplacer. Le Marriott Prince de Galles et le Royal Monceau cherchent également un directeur. Franck Louapre rejoint le Grand Hôtel de Courtoisville à Saint-Malo, prévu pour fin 2025. Pascal Billard arrive au Meurice, et Laurie Galloula rejoint le Hoxton Paris.

📈 Alessia Meli has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer of Ginobbi Group, a key move announced last May via LinkedIn. This appointment highlights the group's ambition to lead the luxury hotel sector in Italy and internationally. Alessia, a law graduate, has over 20 years of international hospitality experience, including notable roles at Palazzo Ripetta. Her background includes advanced studies at LUISS University and Cornell University, specializing in Food & Beverage and Hospitality Management.

🛥 Four Seasons Yachts appoints Ben Trodd as CEO of Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings Ltd., effective July 1, 2025. Trodd, with over 25 years at Four Seasons, will lead the launch of "Four Seasons I" in 2026. The yacht will feature 95 residential-style suites, a 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio, and 11 dining venues. Based in Miami, Trodd will oversee operations, marketing, and partnerships with Fincantieri and Tillberg Design of Sweden.

📈 Darryl Walker, with 20 years in hospitality, appointed as Frasers Hospitality's Commercial Director for EMEA in London. Previously leading global distribution at edyn with over 80,000 units. Also serving as VP of the Association of Serviced Apartment Providers for two years. In the next 12 months, he aims to boost online distribution and brand reach in key markets.