Graham Dodd joins Accor after close to 15 years with Hilton
Accor has appointed Graham Dodd as VP of development for the UK and Ireland for its premium, midscale and economy brands.
Dodd joins the French hospitality group after close to 15 years with Hilton, where he led the company’s development strategy in the UK and Ireland, most recently serving as managing director, development in the region.
In his new role, Dodd will be responsible for driving growth across brands including Pullman, Mövenpick, Swissôtel, Novotel, Mercure, Handwritten Collection, TRIBE, ibis and greet.
Commenting on the appointment, Philippe Bijaoui, chief development officer, premium, midscale and economy for Accor Europe & North Africa, said: “Graham has a brilliant track record and extensive experience as a development leader… We are confident that, together with our talented development team, he will play a key role in accelerating our expansion across the UK and Ireland.”