Human Resources

🍳 Pierre Minotti, celebrated Executive Chef, will lead Orrery restaurant in Marylebone, London, post-refurbishment in April 2026. Formerly achieving two Michelin stars in 2022 at Hotel Café Royal, Minotti aims to transform Orrery into a modern, relaxed fine dining destination with Michelin ambitions, emphasizing seasonal and regional ingredients. The Evolv Collection, founded in 1991 by Sir Terence Conran and led by Martin Williams, supports this new chapter.

📈 Craig Fletcher, Yvonne Brennan, and Anna Hart are appointed as directors at Apex Hotels in January 2026 to manage revenue, guest experience, and human resources. This coincides with the acquisition of Dunblane Hydro, driving portfolio growth for the Edinburgh-based group. Fletcher will focus on commercial positioning, Brennan on the guest journey, and Hart on organizational culture, aligning with Apex's broader investment strategy to enhance guest service and operational performance.

🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts has appointed Neetu Mistry as Managing Director for its UK & Ireland estate, overseeing 400+ open and pipeline hotels across 11 brands. With 20+ years of industry experience, Mistry succeeds in driving growth and partnerships. Previously, she served as CCO for Cycas Hospitality in Amsterdam. IHG’s UK&I market benefits from strong domestic travel demand and sustained owner investment, offering significant opportunities for growth across all segments.

🏨 Roland Fasel appointed president of Capella Hotel Group effective April 6. He aims to double the portfolio by 2030, focusing on expansions in the Middle East and Europe. Fasel, previously COO at Maybourne Hotel Group, has over 30 years of luxury hospitality experience, including roles at Aman Resorts and Badrutt’s Palace. He led an $80 million repositioning at Badrutt’s and was key in launching Dorchester Collection, enhancing both culture and performance in luxury hospitality.

🏨 Roland Fasel will lead Capella Hotels & Resorts and Patina Hotels & Resorts, aiming to double their 12-hotel portfolio by 2030. Fasel, with a background from EHL Lausanne and an MBA from Golden Gate University, previously managed luxury brands at Maybourne Hotel Group and Aman Resorts. His role involves maintaining brand integrity and expanding in Europe and the Middle East. Fasel’s focus will be on operational excellence, service culture, and brand visibility in new markets.

📈 Neetu Mistry, since January 2026, leads IHG's UK & Ireland operations, overseeing 400+ hotels from Windsor. She succeeded Joanna Kurowska. Mistry, with 20+ years in hospitality, was Chief Commercial Officer at Cycas Hospitality (2018-2025). Her past roles include senior positions at RBH Hotels, RedefineBDL Hotels, and Whitbread. She holds a first-class BA in Marketing from Middlesex University and professional certifications. Mistry reports to Karin Sheppard, IHG's Senior VP & Managing Director, Europe.

🏠 Laurent Choain becomes Accor's Global Chief People & Culture Officer, succeeding Laurence Dambrine. In his role, he joins the Group Management Board and the Premium, Midscale & Economy Executive Committee. Choain brings over 30 years of HR experience from sectors like hospitality and finance, including 16 years at Forvis Mazars. He will focus on leadership development and talent attraction globally. His academic background includes a PhD and teaching roles at Université Paris Panthéon-Assas.

📈 Laurent Choain will become Accor's global chief people and culture officer on April 1, 2026. Choain brings over 30 years of HR leadership experience, having worked with Forvis Mazars, Groupe Caisse d’Epargne (now BPCE), and Kempinski Hotels and Resorts. He will join the Premium, Midscale, and Economy Executive Committee, focusing on talent development and organizational culture. Sébastien Bazin, Accor's CEO, emphasized Choain's alignment with Accor’s vision for cultivating an innovative and excellent workforce.