To honor G\u00e9rard\u2019s legacy, Accor groups from world wide can be paying tribute to utilizing a digital commemoration wall.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
PARIS \u2013 It is with deep sorrow that we have now discovered of the passing of G\u00e9rard P\u00e9lisson<\/strong>, co-founder of Accor<\/strong>, who handed away on the age of 91.<\/em><\/p>\n The Group provides its most honest condolences to his family members and extra notably to his nephew, Gilles P\u00e9lisson, who has labored for Accor for 17 years, together with 5 years main the Group.<\/em><\/p>\n G\u00e9rard was an iconic pioneer who, along with co-founder Paul Dubrule, impressed a contemporary strategy to French hospitality at a time when it was poised for recent concepts. Setting apart his engineering background and a budding profession at IBM, G\u00e9rard bravely pursued the standardized resort enterprise mannequin by way of the creation of US-inspired Novotel in Lille Lesquin, in 1967. This progressive endeavor would lay the inspiration for immediately\u2019s Accor.<\/em><\/p>\n Throughout his journey, G\u00e9rard utilized his in depth community of contacts to leverage alternatives to construct the Group, whereas overseeing its enterprise plans and main monetary initiatives. Together with Paul, they achieved main milestones, constructing the Group\u2019s early portfolio which included: founding ibis, Mercure, Sofitel and Formule1, amongst many others.<\/em><\/p>\n G\u00e9rard was additionally keen about sharing his data of the sector with future generations, exemplified in his position as Chairman of the Institut Paul Bocuse. He held a deep conviction that each one roles throughout the hospitality sector be acknowledged for the necessary half they performed, irrespective of the duty, in contributing to excellent experiences. He can even be remembered as a aggressive golfer who shared his love for the game along with his colleagues when he launched the event \u2018Tee Bleu\u2019.<\/em><\/p>\n In 1997, G\u00e9rard stepped again from main the Group and assumed his position as co-chair of the Supervisory Board alongside Paul.<\/em><\/p>\n S\u00e9bastien Bazin<\/strong>, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Accor, stated: \u201cG\u00e9rard Pelisson was an entrepreneur par excellence. A true revolutionary of our industry who, together with Paul Dubrule, made Accor a global force to be reckoned with. With courage and determination, they fearlessly challenged conventions, reinvented hospitality, and forever altered the industry\u2019s trajectory, making a global impact. G\u00e9rard\u2019s legacy lives on at Accor and we will all endeavor to embrace his daring spirit, mirroring his pursuit of excellence and passion for business. His vision and heart will forever be with us!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n To honor G\u00e9rard\u2019s legacy, Accor groups from world wide can be paying tribute to utilizing a digital commemoration wall.<\/em><\/p>\n Our ideas are with the P\u00e9lisson household at the moment.<\/em><\/p>\n
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