Following the takeover of FRHI by AccorHotels and with a goal to integrating certain key executives, the French hotel group announced a reorganization of the new luxury division of the group and three appointments to its development teams: Greg Doman, François Baudin and Laure Morvan.

These three appointments are part of the global reorganization that is taking place within the AccorHotels group following the acquisition of Fairmont, Raffles and Swissôtel and the creation of a luxury division, which brings together all the luxury and upscale brands of the group, directed by Chris Cahill. It is under the direct responsibility of Gaurav Bhushan that Greg Doman, François Baudin and Laure Morvan will assume their positions.

Gaurav Bhushan, "The integration of FRHI makes AccorHotels a worldwide leader in the luxury segment. As the Group enters this new exciting adventure, we have set ourselves ambitious targets across all regions to enhance our network in this segment. The Luxury development teams led by Greg, François and Laure will combine their expertise together with the knowledge and network of our regional development teams worldwide to expand our luxury and upscale brands portfolio and strengthen our leadership in this segment." 

Greg Doman has been appointed SVP Development North and Central America, Luxury Hotels Americas & Residential. He previously held the same position at FRHI for 9 years and is expected to lead the development for the North and Central America network, as well as the development of the luxury and upscale network in South America. Greg Doman will also be responsible for the branded residential business globally for the Group, two areas where he has developed solid experience.

François Baudin will hold the position of SVP Development Luxury Hotels Europe Middle East and Africa. He held the same position with FRHI for 9 years, and brings his expertise in development of luxury hotels to the Group. He also previously worked for IHG as Development Director Europe and Financial Director; he previously spent 5 years at Warner Bros and Starwood Hotels & Resorts.

appointed VP Development Luxury Hotels Asia Pacific, Laure Morvan has been with AccorHotels for over 10 years working in the Middle East and Asia Pacific regions. Previously, she held the position of Director of Development in the Asia Pacific team and has an excellent track record in the development of AccorHotels luxury and upscale network both in the Middle East and Asia Pacific.