Accor has established a new commercial structure
and executive committee with Kerry Healy taking the lead as Chief
Commercial Officer for Premium, Midscale & Economy brands in the
Middle East, Africa, Turkey and Asia Pacific.
Kerry, who has been part of the Accor family since
2011, previously served as Chief Commercial Officer for South East
Asia, Japan and South Korea – a position she held with distinction
since 2020.
Based in Singapore, Kerry now has responsibility for 42 countries across this
vast geographical region which spans from the shores of the
Atlantic Ocean on west coast of Africa, all the way to the paradise
islands of the South Pacific.
Accor currently operates 993 hotels (199,095 keys)
across 42 countries in the Middle East, Africa, Turkey and Asia Pacific region,
with a pipeline of 299 hotels (64,000 keys).
The region represents 29% of the group’s global
network, under brands such as Pullman, Mövenpick, Swissôtel,
Novotel, Mercure and ibis.
“I am delighted to welcome Kerry to her new role,”
said Duncan O’Rourke, CEO, Middle East, Africa, Turkey & Asia
Pacific. “With her extensive knowledge and proven expertise, including
senior management positions in the UK, Middle East, Asia and
Pacific Rim, Kerry is the perfect fit to head up our commercial
team at this crucial time. As global travel rebounds and our
business grows from strength to strength, we need highly skilled
leaders at the helm. I have the utmost confidence that Kerry’s
qualities will allow us to capitalise on the exciting
opportunities that lie ahead.”
Kerry will head up a new Commercial Executive
Committee across three key regional centres: Singapore, Sydney and Dubai.
: Victoria’s impressive tourism and hospitality
career spans over 26 years in the tourism sector with extensive
expertise in commercial management, brand strategy and management,
marketing, sales, public relations and communications. She has
held various senior leadership positions in luxury hospitality and
regional destination management companies driving and maximising
opportunities across diverse initiatives. Most recently VP of
Brand Management, Marketing & Communications for Southeast Asia,
Japan & South Korea, Victoria will continue to be based in the
Singapore office.
: Based in Sydney, Kent is a highly respected
hotelier with more than 28 years of high-level experience. He
commenced his career with Accor in 2014 and has held numerous roles,
including General Manager for several hotels, as well as the
position of Regional Revenue Manager for the NSW/ACT region in
Australia. Kent’s most recent role was VP Revenue and Business
Intelligence for the Pacific region. He will remain based in
the Sydney office.
: Antony brings more than 23 years of hospitality
experience to his new position, with previous roles in North
America, Europe, Africa, Middle East and Asia, with a variety of
international hospitality organisations. He joined Accor in 2020
as VP of Sales South East Asia,
Japan & Korea. Antony will remain based in the Singapore office.
: Amro is a commercial leader with more than 15
years of digital, product, technology and management experience.
He has successfully delivered digital marketing strategies,
product development, integration and transformation projects for
international hospitality organisations. In his most recent role,
Amro managed all commercial related projects for the India, Middle
East & Africa region. He will remain based in Dubai.
: Sarah is a seasoned PR &
Communications professional with
more than 15 years of experience. She joined Accor in 2019 as
Director of PR & Communications for India, Middle East & Africa.
Prior to this, she was head of Marketing & Communications for
Mövenpick in Asia. Alongside her position on the Executive
Committee, she will also be supporting Duncan O’Rourke on his
communications requirements. Sarah will remain based in the Dubai
office.
“I am extremely proud to undertake this new role.
I have no doubt that being part of such a vast geographical hub
with key destinations, brand representation and a significant
footprint will be an incredible journey, which I am excited to
embark on with our new Commercial Executive Committee,” said
Kerry.
