A varied career in retail and real estate
Stéphane Maquaire is taking over as Chairman of Club Med after having headed a number of leading companies. A graduate of the École des Ponts et Chaussées, he began his career with Arthur Andersen before working for major retailers such as Unibail-Rodamco, Monoprix and Manor. More recently, he was head of Carrefour in Brazil, a role he held until July 2025.
This multi-dimensional career, combining mass retail, commercial property and retail, testifies to his operational and strategic experience in a variety of sectors.
Stéphane Maquaire’s profile, which is more discreet and operational than that of his predecessor Henri Giscard d’Estaing, seems to reflect a desire to refocus the Group’s management on performance and long-term strategy.
Fosun’s role in the succession
The Fosun group, owner of Club Med, has confirmed the appointment of Maquaire as Chairman, marking a change of direction in the group’s governance. According to several sources, the decision was taken after several months of internal discussions and reflection on the future direction of the group.
The choice of Stéphane Maquaire also symbolises Fosun’s intention to strengthen operational control while streamlining Club Med’s strategy in a constantly evolving hotel sector.
A new chapter for Club Med
Henri Giscard d’Estaing, Chairman of Club Med for over 22 years, announced his departure following tensions with Fosun. He made it clear that he did not intend to stay at the helm of the group forever, stressing the need for a change at the top of the company to ensure its transition to new challenges.
Stéphane Maquaire is expected to take the reins of the group at a key time, as Club Med seeks to reinvent itself and adapt to a post-pandemic environment in the throes of transformation.
This article was written with the help of artificial intelligence using official information.
