Olivier Chavy
THE board of directors of Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has appointed hotel veteran Olivier Chavy as the Swiss hospitality company’s new CEO.
His appointment will come into effect in September, taking over from current head honcho Jean-Gabriel Pérès, who is in the midst of supporting this transition.
Chavy’s experience spans three continents, having served in roles such as international head, global brand performance of luxury & lifestyle brands for Hilton Worldwide, as well as current positions like president and CEO of Wilson Associates, a leading global interior architectural design firm.
“I am thrilled to be joining the leadership team at Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts and to be representing this venerable Swiss brand,” said Chavy.
“In accepting this role, I look forward to driving the next phase of growth for the company with the support of the Mövenpick board, the expertise of the management team and the strong relationships with our business partners.”
Added Mövenpick chairman Jürgen Fischer: “Olivier will continue to drive value for Mövenpick’s shareholders, hotel ownership partners, employees and guests alike. I am sure that Olivier will propel the company into the next chapter of growth, building on the impressive, existing development pipeline, which will allow us to grow Mövenpick’s network to more than 100 upscale, full-service hotels in the very near future.”
