Human Resources

📈 Stéphanie Cabassu, a KEDGE Business School and HEC Paris alumna, has over 20 years of experience in finance and business transformation. In 2020, she joined Sephora as CFO for Italy, later becoming Transformation Director for Europe. Her expertise is pivotal for D-EDGE's growth, which employs over 550 people and serves 17,000 global clients. Her career includes roles at Eurosport, Pirelli, ByMyCar, and Happyfew.

🗺️ European Travel technology group Travelsoft appointed Axel Nazarian as managing director last month. Travelsoft, parent company of Travolution, oversees nine platforms handling over €40 billion in bookings annually across 90 countries. Nazarian, with a Telecom Paris engineering background and experience at Carrefour and Veepee, will enhance global operations. CEO Christian Sabbagh emphasized Nazarian's role in scaling operations, while Nazarian aims to empower teams and optimize operations amid Travelsoft’s growth.

🏠 Dorchester Collection will manage the $2 billion 1 Mayfair residential development in London, set to complete in Q1 2027. Located on South Audley Street, it includes 24 residences, five staff suites, and entertainment spaces around a central garden. Amenities feature a spa, swimming pool, gym, and concierge. Sales begin in 2026, with prices starting at £35 million. Residents enjoy luxury services, including priority access to The Dorchester’s restaurants.

💻 Patrick Lemaire, with over 20 years of industry experience, becomes DIGITRIPS' Deputy CEO, succeeding Émilie Dumont. His role focuses on expanding DIGITRIPS internationally and enhancing strategic partnerships. Sophie Laporte Linossier joins as VP Customer Service on October 16, bringing over 25 years of expertise. DIGITRIPS, after 10 years of growth, is pursuing European expansion, emphasizing international growth, tech innovation, and customer service excellence.

🏊 Cameron House, located on Loch Lomond, unveiled a £300,000 redesign of Cameron Spa, with a revamped indoor pool, hydro, and hot tubs, alongside new showers, and lockers. Café Spa extended hours to 9 am–5 pm. Gillian McGraffin, with 25+ years in the luxury spa sector, is the new Spa Director. The project enhances wellness offerings and reinforces Cameron House as a top Scottish luxury destination, boasting amenities like a rooftop infinity pool and diverse treatments.

📍 Olivier Thomas becomes the Managing Director of Raffles London at The OWO starting November 3, 2025. With over 30 years of luxury hotel experience across EMEA and the US, Thomas previously managed Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo and held roles at Four Seasons and St. Regis. His appointment is seen as a continuation of excellence in luxury hospitality at this iconic London property.