Opening today, the Renaissance Paris Arc de Triomphe combines an ultra-modern design by renowned Paris architect Christian de Portzamparc with the best of the Renaissance brand experience. The 118-room hotel offers an incomparable and historic location, contemporary and comfortable guest rooms, chic public spaces and an innovative restaurant pairing French and Indonesian cuisine.
Christian Hénon will be responsible for leading the Company’s activities in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and helping to coordinate the worldwide strategy. In addition, Christian will continue as President of the French business unit, and retain responsibility for the Europe business partner region. Christian Hénon joined the ASSA ABLOY Group in January 1994, and served as France business unit manager as well as Vice President of Sales – Europe East & West. Previously, he held finance, operations, and key account management positions with other leading companies in related fields. Christian graduated from the Hotel Management University in Paris. He is fluent in English, as well as his native French.
Returning to Concorde Hotels this time as general manager, Cousty will lead the way in developing and positioning Hotel Lutetia as the top venue on the Left Bank. Cousty began his career at Concorde Hotels & Resorts as a receptionist at Hotel du Louvre. In 1990 he shifted to the Hotel Lutetia and was appointed Administrative Manager. He then joined Hotel Concorde La Fayette, where he held the same position. Moving back to Hotel Lutetia in 1996, Cousty undertook the duties of Operational Manager, Catering, for the next three years. Cousty left the Concorde group for a brief time period when in 1999 he joined Hotel Méridien Etoile as Deputy General Manager where he oversaw the full refurbishment of the hotel. Cousty brings with him 25 years of hospitality experience.