Friday 5 December 2025 – Trinity Bridge Friday news briefing
We hope you have had a great week. Here’s our roundup of senior people moves across the hotel sector to keep you informed and up to date.
** A round-up of this week’s people moves in the hospitality sector
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Accor has promoted Karelle Lamouche to the position of Chief Executive Officer for Europe and North Africa, covering its premium, midscale and economy brands. Karelle has been with the group for nearly 30 years, previously holding the role of Chief Operating Officer for Europe and North Africa.
Rapidly expanding European lifestyle hospitality brand; Aethos , has announced the appointment of Katherine Godsmark as the new Group Director of People & Culture. Katherine joins from UK-based management consultancy, The Gap Partnership where she held the role of Global Head of People.
PPHE Hotel Group has announced the promotion of Christian Masters to the role of General Manager for art’otel, London Hoxton. Christian has been with the property since 2023 as Hotel Manager and played a pivotal role throughout both the pre-opening period and successful launch.
Stephanie Lopesi has been named as the new Regional Head of Human Resources for Australasia at Hilton . She brings over 15 years of experience to the role and joins from Accor where she held the role of Portfolio Director of People & Culture.
Orkun Aydin has joined Stonebridge as Senior Vice President of Operations, overseeing a diverse portfolio of full-service hotels and resorts. Orkun previously served as Senior Vice President of Operations for the Full Service division at Aimbridge Hospitality.
Coast Hotels have announced the promotion of Amin Himani to the role of Director of Revenue Performance & Distribution. Amani has been with the group for nine years, previously holding the role of Senior Manager, Revenue Strategy.
Dusit Hotels & Resorts has named Carl Gagnon as Regional Vice President, Operations for Guam and General Manager of Dusit Thani, Guam Resort. Carl brings nearly three decades of experience to the role, previously working with brands including Fairmont, Sofitel and MGallery.
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