Jonathan Sheard has been appointed as Senior Vice President, Development at AccorHotels UK & Ireland

Jonathan Sheard
Jonathan Sheard has been appointed as Senior Vice President, Development at AccorHotels UK & Ireland. This is a new role that will see him leading the company’s strategic priorities to accelerate strong organic franchise growth particularly for the Mercure and ibis Styles brands; proactively acquire new portfolios on a franchise and management basis; and actively seek out projects for development by HotelInvest. In addition, Jonathan’s remit also includes support for major development deals in other countries within NER Region. Jonathan has worked for AccorHotels since 1992, most recently as Senior Vice President for Luxury, Upscale and Midscale Brands, UK&I, responsible for the rapid growth of the Mercure brand, one of the largest midscale brands in the UK and it’s repositioning in this segment.
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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.