Club Med Names Stéphane Maquaire as New President and CEO
by Briana Bonfiglio
Club Med appointed Stéphane Maquaire as its new president and CEO, effective immediately, on July 21.
Maquaire, a French native based in Paris, succeeds former CEO Henri Giscard d’Estaing, who led the iconic resort brand for the past two decades. Maquaire joins Club Med as it celebrates its 75th anniversary this year and operates 70 premium beach and mountain resorts in 40 countries.
“Club Med is a global icon, not only for its excellence, but for the joy and belonging it has brought to generations of travelers, thanks to the unparalleled passion and dedication of its teams around the world. Above all, it is a culture, a spirit, a way of living and sharing. I am honored by the opportunity to lead this unique company into its next chapter of success, building on Henri Giscard d’Estaing’s remarkable legacy.”
Maquaire has served in executive roles at European corporations such as Monoprix, Vivarte, and Manor. Most recently, he was the executive director for Carrefour Brazil and Latin America, a France-based supermarket retailer. Club Med chose Maquaire for his French roots and “deep experience in the consumer sector and a remarkable international track record,” said Xiaoliang Xu, co-CEO of Fosun International, chairman of Fosun Tourism Group, and chairman of Club Med Holding.
“He is ideally positioned to accelerate Club Med’s momentum and write the next chapter of this extraordinary story,” Xu said. “We are deeply grateful to Henri Giscard d’Estaing for his exceptional contributions to Club Med over the years. His leadership and strategic vision have shaped a winning model that embodies the very best of French hospitality and lifestyle on the global stage.”
Club Med’s board has also added two members: Philippe Heim and Takuya Yamada.
