Effective May 1, 2022, Marie-Noële Schwartzmann will become the new Chief Development Officer of Deutsche Hospitality. She succeeds Claus-Dieter Jandel who has decided to retire after more than 40 years with the company.

Graduated from the University of Paris Dauphine with as Master degree in Finance, Management, Strategy, Marketing in 2005 and later from ESSEC Business School in « Strategic Management of Innovation and Service » in 20220, Marie-Noële Schwartzmann started her career at Suez in the Communication & Crisis department in Argentina.

In 2006, she became Consultante for Interbrand where she did financial valuation and brand strategy. Two years later, she joined Ernst & Young still as Consultante.

In 2010, she joined the hospitality sector becoming Asset Manager for Louvre Hotels Group. She held different positions within the company after, such as International Operations & Development Director and Vice President International Operations – Regional Offices. 

Deutsche Hospitality is an international hotel group with high potential and fabulous portfolio of brands to capitalize. I am thrilled to join the team and help boost Deutsche Hospitality into the next era.

Marie-Noële Schwartzmann, Chief Development Officer, Deutsche Hospitality 

We are looking forward to Marie-Noële’s extensive know-how, her international experience and her passion for our industry. In her previous roles, she has successfully created high-value, owner facing platforms and systems beyond classic development boundaries. Her work will be essential for our ambition to grow and position Deutsche Hospitality and our brands as a high performance partner in all markets where we conduct business. 

Oliver Bonke, CEO of Deutsche Hospitality

Claus-Dieter Jandel worked for more than 40 years within Deutsche Hospitality, he was notably a key driver behind the Zleep Hotels A/S acquisition. In his career, he served in different leadership roles covering operations, human resources and strategy. During the last 12 years he held the position of Chief Development Officer.

In a professional career of 50 years, I have had the chance to work with a fantastic hotel family. I have shaped the business, implemented plans and have put forward new ideas. I proudly look back at the great time I enjoyed very much, and I am excited to closely follow the further development of Deutsche Hospitality. 

Claus-Dieter Jandel expressed his thanks to the Deutsche Hospitality team and its partners.

On behalf of the entire leadership team, I would like to sincerely thank Claus-Dieter for his leadership and dedication through the decades. His career is evidence how immensely successful careers can be built in our industry by embracing new challenges, building relationships and driving results in an ever changing environment. I wish Claus-Dieter all the best, and I am sure that we will continue to have a regular exchange about the future of our industry. 

Oliver Bonke, CEO of Deutsche Hospitality