Accor continues to expand and extend its expertise and leadership across Australia, New Zealand, French Polynesia and Fiji with new appointments to its executive team.
Anne Gill has taken up the role of Senior Vice President Commercial, Premium, Midscale and Economy, for Accor Pacific. Anne joined Accor in 2019 and has held the role of Vice President Sales and Connected Partners in the Pacific region for the past three and a half years.
Anne Gill. Photo Credit: Accor Pacific
Steven Lake has been appointed Senior Vice President Finance, Premium, Midscale and Economy, for Accor Pacific. Steven has 28 years of experience at Accor.
Steven Lake. Photo Credit: Accor Pacific
Angela Howard will commence in the position of Senior Vice President Talent & Culture, Premium, Midscale & Economy, for Accor Pacific from 29th March 2023. Angela is an accomplished executive with over 20 years’ experience delivering the strategic direction and operational effectiveness of Human Resource practices within multi-site and multi-business unit environments. Angela takes over from Shelley Perkins who has been promoted to the role of Senior Vice President of Talent & Culture, Premium, Midscale and Economy, for Middle East, Africa & Asia Pacific.
Angela Howard. Photo Credit: Accor Pacific
Claire Haigh has been promoted to Vice President Communications, Premium, Midscale and Economy, for Accor Pacific. Claire joined Accor three years ago as Director of Communications and was recently awarded Travel Communicator of the Year by the Australian Society of Travel Writers. Prior to joining Accor, Claire spent five years as Global Communications Director at Pernod Ricard. She has amassed over two decades of PR and communications experience, having delivered global campaigns for some of the world’s biggest brands in the hospitality, FMCG and fashion sectors in Australia and the UK.
Claire Haigh. Photo Credit: Accor Pacific
The new appointments follow Accor’s announcement last year to provide dedicated resource and focus for its two divisions: “Premium, Midscale & Economy Division” and “Luxury & Lifestyle Division”. The two divisions comprise of separate and distinctive expertise with the aim of further strengthening the excellence of each division, improving their operational and financial performance, offering owners and guests ever more relevant products and services, and attracting the best talents.
Accor Pacific CEO, Sarah Derry, said, “We have appointed exceptional talents who embody our values and will drive our performance forward, building trust with our stakeholders.”
“Anne, Steven, Angela and Claire have an outstanding track record of leadership in their areas of expertise. Focusing on growth and guest service excellence, they will support our teams, owners and communities. I’m proud to have them on board to further advance the performance of Accor’s hotel, apartment and resort portfolio.”
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank Renae, Philip and Shelley for their outstanding contribution to Accor Pacific, and wish them every success for their career journey with Accor.”
