Kristen Richter has been appointed as Senior Vice President, Commercial at Accor

Based in New York City, Kristen will report directly to Omer Acar, CEO, Raffles & Orient Express, as of 14 August 2023. Kristen brings 20 years of experience leading hospitality revenue management, sales, distribution, analytics, and reservations teams. Her career began in revenue management at New York City's iconic Waldorf-Astoria hotel, followed by 11 years with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts as SVP, Global Revenue Management. Kristen served as SVP & Chief Commercial Officer for Radisson Hotel Group, Americas, before moving to hospitality disruptor Sonder to become VP, Head of Global Sales. Kristen has a Bachelor of Science in Business from Bucknell University and an MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University.

Kristen Richter
General Management France Issy-les-Moulineaux

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.