Bernard Granier New GM Hotel Concorde La Fayette
Director Operations, Paris Region
JUNE 3, 2008. Concorde Hotels & Resorts has recently appointed Bernard Granier as General Manager of Hotel Concorde La Fayette and Director of Operations for the Paris Region. Granier returns to Paris for his second time at the helm of Hotel Concorde La Fayette, where he will manage overall operations for the Group's flagship at Porte Maillot. In addition, as Regional Director for the Group's hotel portfolio in Paris (6), he will be responsible for nearly 2,500 guest rooms and suites.
"We are excited to welcome Bernard back as General Manager, and look forward to having him begin his new position as Regional Director of Operations for the Parisian properties," said Marie B'eatrice Lallemand, Chief Operating Officer for Concorde Hotels & Resorts. "Bernard's background, experience and familiarity with Hotel Concorde La Fayette will play a major role in the continued success of Concorde's Parisian properties as well as our overall brand."
A 30-year veteran of the hotel industry, Granier most recently served as Senior Vice President, Europe and Africa for M"ovenpick Group, a Swiss hospitality company. Granier's extensive background in hotel management stems from his experience as former General Manager and Regional Director at Hotel M'eridien Etoile in Paris, where he oversaw the property's renovation project. He also held the position of Master and Commander at Porte Mailott and General Manager of Hotel Concorde La Fayette prior to joining the M"ovenpick Group. Granier is a graduate from hotel schools in Toulouse and Lausanne.
Commenting on his appointment, Granier said, "I welcome the opportunity to provide excellent service and commitment to our guests. Concorde Hotels and Resorts is known for offering esteemed service and world-class amenities, and I look forward to keeping that standard at the highest level while shaping and developing the Concorde brand."
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