Hospitality Management Holdings appoints new CEO

Hospitality Management Holdings has announced the appointment of Laurent A. Voivenel as the company’s new chief executive officer.

Voivenel, who took charge of his office on October 1 2013, has more than 28 years of hotel management experience with the world’s leading international hospitality brands.

Voivenel has served with Starwood Hotels and Resorts and Hilton Worldwide in countries such as France, Japan, USA, Bahrain, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and Jordan.

Over the course of his career, Voivenel has held several senior positions overseeing strategic planning, business development, operations, financial and analytical processes, owner relations, brand conversion and communications.

HMH president Michel Noblet said: “Laurent brings extensive regional and international experience. As we continue to execute our strategic objectives at HMH, we are truly fortunate to have such an accomplished leader to navigate our group through the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. We are confident that under his supervision and leadership, HMH will continue to leverage its strengths.”

“Having completed our tenth year in operation we are stepping into a new era, and Laurent’s global perspectives and vast corporate experience will prove invaluable in shaping the process of change within the company,” he said.

Commenting on his appointment, Laurent Voivenel added: “I am truly glad to take on this extraordinary responsibility. HMH is an extremely dynamic organisation with tremendous potential. It is an exciting challenge for me to take up the reins at this momentous moment when the group has just completed ten eventful years since its formation and lead it into the next decade. I look forward to building on the great work done so far and contributing to its success.”