Travel, Tourism & Hospitality
Club Med names new President, CEO
Club Med Holding has appointed Stephane Maquaire as its new President and CEO. Maquaire will lead the company from Paris, ensuring the preservation of French identity and values, and bringing international leadership experience.
Club Med Holding has appointed Stephane Maquaire as its new President and CEO, effective immediately.
Maquaire will lead the company from Paris and ensure the preservation of the French identity and values at the core of the brand.
Maquaire brings strong leadership experience with French companies on the international stage, with expertise in premium brand transformation and commercial real estate.
He joins Club Med from Carrefour, where he served as Executive Director for Carrefour Brazil and Latin America.
Maquaire will build on the current strategy while guiding the company to seize new opportunities in the fast-evolving travel and hospitality landscape.
Xiaoliang Xu, Co-CEO of Fosun International, Chairman of Fosun Tourism Group, and Chairman of Club Med Holding, said: “In Stéphane, we have chosen a leader with deep experience in the consumer sector and a remarkable international track record. He is ideally positioned to accelerate Club Med’s momentum and write the next chapter of this extraordinary story. ”
Maquaire said: “Club Med is a global icon, not only for its excellence, but for the joy and belonging it has brought to generations of travellers, thanks to the unparalleled passion and dedication of its teams around the world. Above all, it is a culture, a spirit, a way of living and sharing. I am honoured by the opportunity to lead this unique company into its next chapter of success, building on Henri Giscard d’Estaing’s remarkable legacy.” -TradeArabia News Service