What Happened?
Doral, FL-based Accor has Appointed Arantxa Balson as Chief Human Resources Officer
About the Company
A caring employer providing respect, training and career development for our employees. An attractive employer offering more than 100 professions across the 5 continents. We are much more than a world leader. We are 250,000 hoteliers with the same shared passion for welcoming. We take care of millions of guests in our 4,100 addresses and on our digital platforms. As an operator and franchisor (HotelServices), owner and investor (HotelInvest), we invest all our energy into making “Feel Welcome” resonate as the finest hotel promise. From luxury to economy and in every corner of the globe, AccorHotels` 20 brands meet all the needs of business and leisure travelers seeking comfort, attention and high-quality services.
About the Person
Arantxa Balson is Spanish and 50 years old. She has a degree in Educational Psychology from the Universidad de Comillas and an MBA from ICADE`s School of Management and Economic Sciences in Madrid. She also has a postgraduate diploma in Human Resources Management and Social Relations from Université Paris IX Dauphine. Arantxa Balson started her career in 1994 at France Télécom where she was in charge of international training. In 1998, she joined Lucent Technologies (now Alcatel-Lucent) where she held various positions including HR Director for Corporate Business (BCS) in Western Europe, then in Spain and Portugal, and HR Director for Lucent Worldwide Services EMEA, a position she combined with another role as HR support for the transformation of the Supply Chain and Corporate Centers in the region. In 2004, she joined Endesa, the leading electricity utility in Spain and Latin America, as Director of Development and HR Innovation. Ever since 2010, she has been Director of Human Resources at Adeo, Europe`s leading DIY and home improvement retailer. In this capacity, she notably accompanied the digital transformation and equipped the group`s companies with learning and open innovation platforms. Arantxa Balson joins the Executive Committee on May 4th 2015 as Chief Human Resources Officer.
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