Stéphane Maquaire succeeds Henri Giscard d’Estaing as Club Med CEO

Club Med has named Stéphane Maquaire as its new president and CEO, with the appointment taking effect immediately.

A Paris-based French national, Maquaire takes over from Henri Giscard d’Estaing, who served as CEO for the past 20 years.

Maquaire steps into the role as Club Med marks its 75th anniversary, overseeing a global portfolio of 70 all-inclusive beach and mountain resorts across 40 countries.

“In Stéphane, we have chosen a leader with deep experience in the consumer sector and a remarkable international track record. He is ideally positioned to accelerate Club Med’s momentum and write the next chapter of this extraordinary story,” stated Xiaoliang Xu, co-CEO of Fosun International, chairman of Fosun Tourism Group and chairman of Club Med Holding.

China’s Fosun International acquired Club Med in 2013.

“We are deeply grateful to Henri Giscard d’Estaing for his exceptional contributions to Club Med over the years. His leadership and strategic vision have shaped a winning model that embodies the very best of French hospitality and lifestyle on the global stage.”

Maquaire brings a wealth of leadership experience from major French multinational companies to his new position, having most recently served as executive director for Carrefour Brazil and Latin America.

He began his career at the Chicago-based accounting firm Arthur Andersen, before joining Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield and later French retail chain Monoprix. After that, he went on to lead Vivarte in France, then Swiss retailer Manor, before joining Carrefour in 2019.

“Club Med is a global icon, not only for its excellence, but for the joy and belonging it has brought to generations of travellers, thanks to the unparalleled passion and dedication of its teams around the world. Above all, it is a culture, a spirit, a way of living and sharing. I am honoured by the opportunity to lead this unique company into its next chapter of success, building on Henri Giscard d’Estaing’s remarkable legacy,” Maquaire said in a release.

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