Leadership &
Governance

Performance-driven. Led by integrity.

grandelites governance model, anchored by our Board of Directors and Executive Management team, enables the Group to build the future of responsible hospitality with transparency, clear accountability to our stakeholders, and a focus on creating profitable and sustainable value. Our unwavering ethical standards, grounded in charter and policy, protect our stakeholders and guide us in respecting our common values and corporate responsibility as we continue to grow.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors determines the Group's strategy and oversees its implementation. It comprises 12 members, including two directors representing employees, appointed for their expertise, unique insight and ability to tackle sector challenges.

Governance Principles

The members of the Board of Directors of Accor (hereinafter “the Company”) wished to abide by the following operating rules which constitute the By-laws of the Board of Directors.

These By-laws are part of the market recommendations aimed at compliance with the fundamental principles of corporate governance.

These By-laws are intended for internal use only. Their objective is to supplement the articles of incorporation by specifying the Board of Directors’ organizational and operating procedures. They may not be relied on by the shareholders or third parties against the directors, the Company or any Group Accor company (hereinafter “the Group”). It applies as needed to the tellers appointed by the Board of Directors as well as to the Founding Co-Chairmen designated in Article 21 of the Company’s articles of incorporation.

The existence and main provisions of these By-laws shall be disclosed to the shareholders and to the public.

Board discussions and decisions in certain areas shall be prepared by specialist Board Committees made up of directors appointed by the Board for the duration of their term. These Committees shall examine matters falling within their terms of reference. They shall report regularly to the Board on their work, and provide the Board with their observations, opinions, proposals or recommendations.

There are currently five standing Board Committees:

  • The Commitments Committee;

  • The Audit, Compliance and Risks Committee;

  • The Appointments and Compensation Committee;

  • The ESG Committee;

  • The International Strategy Committee.

 

  • 28.05.2025

    Board of Directors bylaws

Compensation policies for Accor corporate officers comply with AFEP/MEDEF corporate governance recommendations. The Board determines compensation based on the recommendation of the Appointments and Compensation Committee.

The compensation policy applicable to Executive Officers in 2026 was approved by the Shareholders’ Meeting held on May 27, 2026.

Executive Management

Under the leadership of Sébastien Bazin, Group Chairman & CEO, and Jean-Jacques Morin, Group Deputy CEO, Accor is structured around two dedicated operational divisions each with distinctive expertise and objectives: Premium, Midscale & Economy and Luxury & Lifestyle.

Both divisions are supported by a Group Management Board and a Global Shared Platform delivering expertise and services to both divisions including Digital, Technology and Procurement.

Ethics & Compliance

The Accor Ethics and CSR Charter reflects the Group’s vision and approach to responsibility, ethics, and transparency to protect all its stakeholders. As a major player in the hospitality industry, we also manage supplier relationships responsibly, fostering sustainable solutions for our services and activities in alignment with the Group’s Responsible Procurement Charter.

To learn more, download our Ethics and CSR Charter and our Responsible Procurement Charter below:

Our Key Documents

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11.05.2024

Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility Charter

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18.03.2026

Responsible Procurement Charter

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