Nicolas Besse

Nicolas Besse is an accomplished professional in the hospitality and procurement sectors, currently serving as Vice President of Procurement at CDS Groupe since February 2023 and as a Non-Executive Advisory Board Member for VERTU Hotels and Resorts since November 2021. Notably, Besse has extensive experience at HRS - The Hotel Portal as Director for hotel chains and technology partners from July 2012 to October 2021, and held various leadership roles at Accor Hospitality between February 2001 and April 2010, including VP Worldwide Sales, Distribution, and Marketing for Sofitel Hotels. Earlier career highlights include founding BusinessMeetings.com and directing Food and Beverage at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. Besse holds an M.B.A. in Hotel/Motel Administration/Management from EHL.