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Appointment General Management

Chris Sedgwick has been appointed as Senior Vice President Operations, New Zealand, Fiji and Polynesia at Accor

Accor
Auckland, New Zealand
Chris Sedgwick
Chris Sedgwick, (right) former Vice President Operations Queensland/Northern Territory has been appointed Senior Vice President Operations, New Zealand, Fiji and Polynesia and is relocating to New Zealand. Chris is replacing former Senior VP Garth Simmons who is on the move to Indonesia to take on the role of Chief Operating Officer Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore effective 1 July 2015. Chris’s most recent role with Accor was Regional General Manager, Queensland and Northern Territory since January 2012, overseeing a portfolio of 34 hotels before transitioning to the role of Vice President Operations QLD/NT. Chris was also the Ibis Brand Champion across the Australia network and is currently the Brand Operations Manager for The Sebel. Chris has an extensive hospitality background having previously worked for Ayers Rock Resort, Hamilton Island and Rydges Hotels & Resorts both in Asia, New Zealand and Australia and this combined with his wealth of executive leadership will prove invaluable in his new capacity.
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Accor is a world-leading hospitality group offering stays and experiences across more than 110 countries with over 5,600 hotels and resorts, 10,000 bars & restaurants, wellness facilities and flexible workspaces. The Group has one of the industry's most diverse hospitality ecosystems, encompassing around 45 hotel brands from luxury to economy, as well as Lifestyle with Ennismore.