Robert Gaymer-Jones Joins Sofitel Luxury Hotels as Chief Operating Officer, Announces The New Global Management Team to Lead The Luxury Brand

Robert Gaymer-Jones joins Sofitel Luxury Hotels as Chief Operating Officer. He will be in charge of implementing the ambitious international plan to reposition Sofitel as a new global reference in international luxury hotels. He will also carry out the launch of the two sister brands, Sofitel Legend and So by Sofitel. In order to stimulate change and better meet the challenges of the future, Sofitel will become a separate and dedicated business within the Accor Group. To this end, Sofitel has assembled a multi-national executive team with global experience in both the luxury and the hotel industry.

With this team, there is no learning curve and no hesitation. We will work closely together to take the brand from strength to strength to a promising future, and are committed to driving the change throughout the organization

Beijing (PRWEB) November 20, 2007 -- Robert Gaymer-Jones joins Sofitel Luxury Hotels as Chief Operating Officer.

"A seasoned hotelier with over thirty years experience in the international hotel industry, Robert Gaymer-Jones will bring an unique depth of experience to this new position, having previously served in top jobs for Marriott International Hotels & Resorts. In line with our worldwide strategy to reposition the brand, Robert will contribute enormously to growing Sofitel into a vibrant business, improving the brand's operating and financial performance and significantly ameliorating value creation," commented Yann Caillère, CEO Sofitel, Member of Accor Executive Committee.

Robert Gaymer-Jones, new COO for Sofitel comments: "I am very pleased to join the leadership team of Sofitel and especially at such an exciting time in the history of the brand. The formation of this global business, managed by a team that has extensive experience, expertise and a proven track record of leadership in both the hotel and luxury industry, will enable us to put into motion the great ambitions we have for Sofitel and to capitalize on the many opportunities that lie ahead.

"With this team, there is no learning curve and no hesitation. We will work closely together to take the brand from strength to strength to a promising future, and are committed to driving the change throughout the organization," added Gaymer-Jones.

The other executives appointed in this new management team include five regional heads and a central support team of experts:

Sofitel Worldwide Operations Team:
David O'Shaughnessy, Senior Vice President Sofitel Northern and Southern America
Ralph Radtke, Senior Vice President Sofitel Northern Europe
Dominique Colliat, Senior Vice President Sofitel Southern Europe and the West Indies
Thomas Van Vliet, Senior Vice President Sofitel Asia / Pacific
Jacques Morand, Senior Vice President Africa and Middle East

Sofitel Worldwide Support Team:
Olivier Arnoux, Senior Vice President Quality Sofitel Worldwide
Laura Borgey, Vice President Legal Sofitel Worldwide
Marc Brechignac, Senior Vice President Development Sofitel Worldwide
James Glover, Senior Vice President Food and Beverage Sofitel Worldwide
Donald Kelly, Senior Vice President Sales and Distribution Sofitel Worldwide
Pascal Klein, Senior Vice President Marketing Sofitel Worldwide
Philippe Van der Borght, Senior Vice President Finance Sofitel Worldwide
Dale Wielgus, Senior Vice President Human Resources Sofitel Worldwide
Arnaud Viotte, Senior Vice President Construction Sofitel Worldwide

Sofitel: Reinventing French Elegance in Luxery Hotels
Sofitel creates unique luxury hotels in the world's most attractive destinations, by the artful blending of its French origins with the very best of local cultures. Sofitel forges a privileged bond between its staff of devoted service professionals and its cosmopolitan guests who expect and appreciate beauty, quality and excellence. Sofitel offers the best of French elegance, from food and wine rituals to bedding, design and personal care products. Hotels where life can be savored, shared with others, lived in harmony with oneself; transforming every stay into a unique and unforgettable experience.

The Sofitel brand portfolio will offer clear and attractive options adapted to today's more demanding and more versatile consumers.

Sofitel Legend: a collection of legendary luxury properties, defining a renewed way of living heritage and palace hotels for inner luxury driven travelers.

Sofitel: world class hotels, with French elegance, blending relationships and pleasures for today's discerning travelers in the upper-upscale segment.

So by Sofitel: a new kind of boutique hotel, with style and soul, reconciling design and pleasure for trend conscious consumers.

Discover Sofitel's new website www.sofitel.com with new reservation features.

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