Olivier Jacquin Appointed CEO of Mangalis Management Group
Barcelona - March 21, 2014 - Mangalis Management Group, the Africa rooted hotels' development group, has announced the appointment of Mr. Olivier Jacquin, as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective March 17th 2014.
In this function, Mr. Jacquin will lead Managalis Management Group to be a world reference of the contemporary African hospitality, through its novel and innovative brands, designed for the modern traveler of today.
Mr. Yerim Sow, Teyliom Group Chairman- Mother Company of Mangalis Management Group, said: “We are certain that with Mr. Jacquin´s experience, vision, and reputable leadership, Mangalis Management Group will introduce to the world, the new era of African hospitality, revolutionizing the industry far beyond the African borders.”
With regards to his new appointment, Mr. Jacquin commented: “I am delighted to be joining Mangalis Management Group, given its ambitious vision towards Africa. Together with the team, I am confident that we will bring the company to great success and grow to be one of the renowned preferred management hotel groups.”
Olivier Jacquin, a French national, has an extensive experience in the hospitality industry. Mr. Jacquin was the Senior Vice-President of Sales, Marketing and Distribution at Rezidor since 2003. Previously, he was the Global Sales Director of Europcar, and before that he was the Corporate Director of Sales at Concorde Hotels & Resorts.
Mr. Jacquin has completed INSEAD Advanced Management Program. He also has a degree in Sales and Marketing from l'Institut Superieur Europeen de Gestion in Paris. Mr. Olivier Jacquin is replacing Mr. Denis Sorin who has successfully contributed to the establishment of Mangalis business model and is now undertaking new professional endeavors.
For more information:
contact: Press@mangalis.com
T +34 931 720 209
www.mangalis.com
About Mangalis Management Group Mangalis Management Group was established in 2011 with the objective of developing and managing new and exciting African hospitality brands, such as Noom, Seen and Yaas Hotels. As part of the African Holding Teyliom, its objective is to be among the largest African hospitality groups active in the continent, while being the industry undisputed benchmark in terms of products, innovation, quality of service and healthy growth.




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