AccorHotels elevates Jean-Michel Cass as COO India, South Asia

Global hospitality major AccorHotels today elevated Jean-Michel Cass as its Chief Operating Officer - India and South Asia.
As Senior Vice-President for AccorHotels, India, Cass has played a pivotal role in the group's success in India, the company said in a statement. Under his leadership, AccorHotels now has a 46 hotels presence in the country, it added.
"South Asia, and particularly India, is a significant market for AccorHotels globally and we are committed to it for the long haul," AccorHotels Asia Pacific Chairman and CEO Michael Issenberg said.
Cass has played an integral role in the company's success in India since taking over responsibility in 2008, he added.

"He will lead teams in the region to ensure AccorHotels' continued growth momentum in India and South Asia ...," Issenberg said.
Cass brings over three decades of industry experience and deep understanding of varied cultures, having worked across multiple international markets in Europe, Asia, Middle East and Africa.