Mubasher: Accor, the world leading hospitality group, has appointed Johny Zakhem as the new chief financial officer (CFO) for the group’s operations in the Middle East and Africa (MEA).

Boasting of 30 years of experience in the hospitality market, Zakhem held senior finance and business support roles across Africa, the UK, Europe, the Middle East, India, and Asia Pacific, according to a recent press release.

Zakhem will be based in Dubai to be part of the Accor Middle East and Africa leadership team, reporting to CEO Mark Willis, as well as being a member of Accor’s Global Finance Committee in Paris.

The CEO of Accor Willis commented: “Johny joins at a critical time as Accor accelerates its MEA expansion, consolidating its position as the region’s leading travel and lifestyle brand and a partner of choice for investors and stakeholders.”