Christie & Co hires Hilton director for hotels role
Specialist adviser Christie & Co has appointed former Hilton Worldwide director Pierre Ricord as head of consultancy for hotels.
Ricord previously worked at Hilton for 11 years. Throughout his tenure with the operator, he supported the company’s development strategy, working closely with numerous internal and external stakeholders, and developing the feasibility and investment analysis team for Europe and Africa.
Ricord started his career in hotel operations and restaurants in France before moving to the UK. His experience in hotel investment and consulting began with a role at HVS London in 2008.
Specialist adviser Christie & Co has appointed former Hilton Worldwide director Pierre Ricord as head of consultancy for hotels.
Ricord previously worked at Hilton for 11 years. Throughout his tenure with the operator, he supported the company’s development strategy, working closely with numerous internal and external stakeholders, and developing the feasibility and investment analysis team for Europe and Africa.
Ricord started his career in hotel operations and restaurants in France before moving to the UK. His experience in hotel investment and consulting began with a role at HVS London in 2008.
Based at Christie & Co’s London head office, Ricord will lead both the UK and European hotel consultancy teams.
Carine Bonnejean, managing director of hotels at Christie &Co, said: “Pierre is a tremendous asset to our 20-strong pan-European team with his knowledge and experience. Providing the right advice to our clients has never been more important, and Pierre will undoubtedly be essential in growing our range of advisory services in Europe.”
Ricord said: “Over the course of my 20-year career in hotels, I have been a keen observer of our industry’s resilience and incredible ability to adjust and reinvent itself, and this has been brought to the fore in the past few years.
“[Bonnejean] has gathered a wealth of knowledge and talent around her, so I’m honoured to bring my experience to the table and truly excited to be joining such an energetic, ambitious and talented international consultancy team.”
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