As part of the project to demerge the Group’s two businesses, Hotels and Prepaid Services, Gilles Pélisson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, has created a new Executive Committee to lead Accor Hospitality, the world’s leading hotel operator, as it fulfills its strategic commitment to becoming Europe’s largest hotel franchisor and one of the world’s top three hotel groups.

As a result, the Executive Committee will now comprise:

Chief Operating Officers of the major regions:

  • Yann Caillère | Chief Operating Officer, Europe, Africa and Middle East
  • in charge of Sofitel Worldwide, Construction and Maintenance
  • Michael Issenberg | Chief Operating Officer, Asia Pacific
  • Michael Flaxman | Chief Operating Officer, Americas

Corporate functions:

  • Jean-Luc Chrétien | Executive Vice President, Hotel Marketing and Distribution
  • Sophie Goldblum-Flak* | Executive Vice President, Business Transformation, Innovation, Technologies and Sustainable Development
  • Patrick Ollivier | Executive Vice President, Global Human Resources
  • Olivier Poirot | Chief Financial Officer in charge of Motel 6/Studio 6 and Procurement
  • Pascal Quint | Corporate Secretary and Secretary of the Board of Directors in charge of Legal Affairs, Insurance and Risk Management

In addition, Jacques Stern, Deputy Chief Executive Officer in charge of Services and Finance, will be responsible for Group Finance until the Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting voting on the demerger.

*Sophie Goldblum-Flak has joined the Executive Committee as Executive Vice President, Business Transformation, Innovation, Technologies and Sustainable Development.

Ms. Goldblum-Flak, 38, is a graduate of Institut d'Etudes Politiques in Strasbourg and EM Lyon.

After beginning her career at Unilever International Paris, she joined Accenture in 1998, where she became a partner in charge of innovation and sustainable development strategies.

At Accor, she will oversee change management programs to support the Group in the transformation of its businesses, particularly the shift to management and franchise contracts. She will also be in charge of information systems and of integrating new technologies into the hospitality offering, while strengthening the Group’s position as a leader in innovation and sustainable development.

About Accor, a world-leading hospitality group

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. ALL, the booking platform and loyalty program embodies the Accor promise during and beyond the hotel stay and gives its members access to unique experiences. Accor is focused on driving positive action through business ethics, responsible tourism, environmental sustainability, community engagement, diversity, and inclusivity. Accor's mission is reflected in the Group's purpose: Pioneering the art of responsible hospitality, connecting cultures, with heartfelt care. Founded in 1967, Accor SA is headquartered in France. Included in the CAC 40 index, the Group is publicly listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN code: FR0000120404) and on the OTC Market (Ticker: ACCYY) in the United States. For more information, please visit group.accor.com or follow us on X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok.