Appointments
Who is moving where in hospitality. WINC Wire tracks senior appointments across hotel groups, owners and operators worldwide, from CEOs and COOs to CHROs, people and culture leaders and general managers. Follow this page for leadership moves at Accor, Hilton, IHG, Marriott, Hyatt, Minor and more, and for what each move signals for talent and HR strategy.
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IFS Appoints Thilanka Jayathilaka as Vice President – HR for Sri Lanka, India and Global Operations
IFS has elevated Thilanka Jayathilaka to Vice President – HR for Sri Lanka, India, and Global Operations, expanding her responsibilities…
1834 Hotels Promotes Rodney Harrex to CEO, Founder Andrew Bullock Moves to Executive Chairman
Adelaide-based hotel management group 1834 Hotels has appointed Rodney Harrex as Chief Executive Officer, elevating him from the Chief Operating…
Hoss Vetry Named Managing Director of Swire Hotels as Dean Winter Retires
Swire Hotels has announced the appointment of Hoss Vetry as Managing Director, succeeding Dean Winter, who retires after 20 years…
Namita Bharadwaj Named Chief Human Resources Officer at Pernod Ricard India
Pernod Ricard India has elevated Namita Bharadwaj to the role of Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective March 2026. Based…
Luc Delafosse Named Managing Director of The Peninsula Paris
The Peninsula Paris has appointed Luc Delafosse as Managing Director, effective 2 March 2026. A hospitality veteran with more than…
Rory Jackson Named Director, Corporate HR at Hilton
Hilton has promoted Rory Jackson to Director, Corporate HR, recognising more than 15 years of progressive contribution to the group's…
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Neetu Mistry Named Managing Director for IHG Hotels & Resorts UK & Ireland
IHG Hotels & Resorts has appointed Neetu Mistry as Managing Director for its UK & Ireland estate, effective 3 March…
Capella Hotel Group Names Roland Fasel President Amid Ambitious Global Expansion
Capella Hotel Group has appointed Roland Fasel as President, effective 6 April 2026, naming one of luxury hospitality's most credentialled…
Paul Nisbett Named Global Chief Financial Officer at Valor Hospitality Partners
Valor Hospitality Partners has appointed Paul Nisbett as its Global Chief Financial Officer, elevating one of hospitality's most experienced finance…
Laurent Choain Named Global Chief People & Culture Officer at Accor
Accor has appointed Laurent Choain as Global Chief People & Culture Officer, effective 1 April 2026. Choain joins as a…