Nominations

💰 Casilda Mulliez has been appointed Director of Real Estate Development for Edgar Suites in Spain and Portugal. Her role will support Edgar Suites' European and international expansion, focusing on high-end aparthotels. With over 12 years of experience, including a finance degree from University Paris Dauphine, Casilda previously worked at Deloitte. Co-founder Xavier O’Quin emphasizes her strategic insight in advancing the company’s growth goals on the Iberian Peninsula and beyond.

📅 Madrid, October 2023 - Edgar Suites expands into the Iberian Peninsula with Casilda Mulliez appointed as Director of Real Estate Development for Spain & Portugal. With over 12 years of experience, including roles at Deloitte and Urban Campus, Mulliez aims to identify new opportunities and drive projects aligned with the brand's standards. Her role focuses on accelerating next-gen hospitality in high-potential markets. Co-founder Xavier O’Quin highlights this appointment as a pivotal move.

🏠 Nicolas Wallach, with over 25 years of expertise, joins Spirit Immobilier as Director of Hospitality and Managed Real Estate. He reports to CEO Cécilia Gomes Vilela. Wallach's past roles include leadership positions at Bouygues Construction, Vinci Immobilier, and Nexity. His tasks include structuring strategy, supporting development teams, and managing project contracts. Holding credentials from ISC Paris and HEC Paris, Wallach aims to enhance the value of Spirit Immobilier's real estate division.

📚 Sophie-Justine Lieber will assume the role of Director General of Les Arts Décoratifs in July 2025, succeeding Sylvie Corréard after a six-year term. Founded in 1882, the institution promotes artistic culture in Paris. Lieber, with a background as a library curator and State advisor, previously held significant roles at the French Ministry of Culture and La Villette. She specializes in copyright, digital matters, and public governance.

🍕 Stratto appoints Octave De Wulf, aged 31, as Development Manager, effective January 2025, to lead an expansion plan of 36 new outlets over three years, focusing on city centers, train stations, and airports. He brings international experience from Africa and Canada. Stratto aims for growth via artisanal products, regional offers, and enhanced digitalization, with a strong RSE focus on reducing packaging. Franchise partners are sought for this strategic expansion.

🏢 Mandarin Oriental promotes three Hotel Managers to Deputy General Manager in 2025 as part of a strategic execution phase. Ferdinand Wachs, with 12 years at the group and experience in London, Miami, and Madrid, moves to Hong Kong. Kremi McCabe, joining in 2022, has worked in London and Dubai. Alex Huels, with the group since 2006, served in Chiang Mai, Singapore, and Bangkok. These leaders will support Area Vice Presidents.

📈 United Hospitality Management (UHM) appoints Olivier Jacquet as Chief Operating Officer – Europe, aiming to expand in Europe. Jacquet, with over 35 years of hospitality experience, has led operations at Groupe Pichet and Louvre Hotels Group. He will oversee strategic properties like Pine Cliffs Resort, Hyatt Regency Lisbon, Sheraton Cascais Resort, and YOTEL Porto. This appointment aligns with UHM's growth phase, enhancing its European presence and standards.

💻 Stephan Thoennissen has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer by NUMA, aiming to bolster their digital business operations across Europe. Previously with Berlin Brands Group, Thoennissen will expand NUMA's presence on major online platforms like Booking.com and establish new local entities in target markets. CEO Christian Gaiser highlights Thoennissen's impressive track record in tech company growth, driving NUMA's international expansion and AI-focused innovation in the hospitality sector.

🌏 Club Med restructures in Asia-Pacific: From May 1, 2025, the group merges three entities into two—"East & South Asia and Pacific" (ESAP) and China—to boost regional presence and market growth. ESAP sees post-pandemic growth, with Japan's Hokkaido resorts booming and Club Med Phuket expanding. Rachael Harding leads ESAP as CEO. China's strategic market hosted 260,000 clients in 2024. Club Med's ambitious plans continue with the upcoming Club Med Borneo opening in late 2025.

🍳 Thomas Vonderscher, vainqueur du trophée Grand de Demain Bretagne 2023 par Gault&Millau, rejoint l’Armancette***** du groupe Almae Collection en Haute Savoie, après avoir restauré une étoile MICHELIN à la Maison Tirel-Guerin. Dès le 30 mai, il apportera son amour pour le terroir et les produits locaux à La Table d’Armante et Le Mont Joly, situés au cœur du pays du Mont Blanc, pour des expériences gastronomiques uniques.