After graduating from the Vatel School of Hotel Management, Damien joined Accor in 1998 as IT Project Manager for Wagon-Lits Company. He was then appointed Project Manager in the Procurement Department. From 2000 to 2012, he held various positions in Hotel Equipment Services, starting as IT Project Leader, then Department Director and, in 2009, Director of Design Communication and Technical Services. In 2013, he joined ibis Family Teams as Technical Vice President for Europe. From 2014 to 2022, Damien led the Group Global Design department and, since 2021, the Innovation Lab as well. As of January 2023, he oversees the Global Design, Technical Services and Innovation for Premium, Midscale & Economy brands at Accor. His main challenge at Accor is to define and deploy the Design & Innovation strategy, reinforcing the brand identity and pushing the traditional boundaries of hospitality in terms of design, technical services and innovation.
Accor is a leading global hotel group offering experiences in more than 110 countries with 5,600 properties, 10,000 dining venues, wellness facilities and flexible workspaces. The Group has one of the most diverse hotel ecosystems in the industry, encompassing more than 45 hotel brands, from luxury to economy hotels, as well as Lifestyle with Ennismore. Accor is focused on driving positive action through business ethics, responsible tourism, environmental sustainability, community engagement, diversity and inclusion. Founded in 1967, Accor SA is headquartered in France and listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange and on the OTC market in the United States.
