A graduate of the Thonon-les-Bains École Hôtelière, 55 years old, Yann Caillère began his career in the international arena, before joining Pullman (Frantel, then Société Française des Wagons Lits). In 1995, he joined Disneyland Resort Paris, as Executive Vice President, Luxury Hotels and Conventions, moving on to become Chief Operating Officer, then Chief Executive Officer. In October 2004, he joined the Louvre Hôtels Group as Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Caillère joined Accor in January 2006 as Chief Operating Officer, Hotels France, Southern Europe, Africa and Middle East and CEO for Sofitel Worlwide. He was also named to the Executive Committee. On September 1, 2008, Yann Caillère was appointed the Executive Committee member responsible also for Hotels Latin America.
