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Friday,  November 8, 2024   7:18 AM
Accor hires Heather McCrory as CEO for North & Central America

Accor has announced the appointment of Heather McCrory as chief executive officer, North and Central America. 

McCrory will also serve as a member of the Group’s Executive Committee.

Chris Cahill, deputy CEO responsible for hotel operations and CEO luxury brands, Accor commented, “I am pleased to welcome Heather to our group’s executive committee and into her new role as CEO overseeing the successful operation and expansion of Accor brands throughout North & Central America.”

Strategic oversight

In her new position, McCrory will have strategic oversight for more than 115 hotels and more than 28,000 employees across North and Central America. 

Renowned Accor brands and partnerships in the region include Fairmont, Sofitel, Delano, SLS, Banyan Tree, Pullman, Swissôtel, 21c Museum Hotels – MGallery Hotel Collection, Mondrian, Hyde, Novotel, Mama Shelter, ibis and ibis Styles.

A seasoned professional with an extensive hospitality background spanning more than 30 years, McCrory most recently served as executive vice president of operations, North & Central America region for Accor, a position which gave her wide-ranging oversight of hotel operations, technology, design and technical services, spa, retail, rooms, food & beverage, and integration and openings, with a strong focus on driving operational excellence in key areas of employee and guest engagement, service culture, revenue, GOP margins, and owner relations.

McCrory also serves as the executive sponsor for North & Central America for RiiSE, Accor’s international network to promote diversity. In 2018, she chaired the first annual Women on the RiiSE Forum, bringing together more than 60 women in leadership from throughout the region for professional and personal development, inspiration, motivation and networking.


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