Stuart Symes

Stuart Symes is currently the Senior Vice President of Franchise Operations at Accor, overseeing leadership across 525 hotels in various segments across 38 countries in Northern Europe. With a robust background in the hospitality industry, they have held various roles, including Vice President Franchise Operations and Director of Franchise Operations at Accor UK, where they successfully expanded the franchise network and enhanced commercial performance. Stuart previously served as Divisional Manager at BDL Group of Companies and held leadership positions at Premier Inn and Whitbread. They earned a degree in Politics & Economics from the University of Nottingham and an MBA in Leisure & Hospitality from Oxford Brookes University.