Accor has appointed Kara Randall chief development officer, Accor luxury brands, North America. Reporting to Agnès Roquefort, chief development officer, luxury and lifestyle, Accor, Randall will lead the company's luxury development team across North America.
In her new role, Randall will oversee development efforts for Accor's luxury portfolio, which includes Raffles, Fairmont, Sofitel Legend, Sofitel, Emblems Collection and MGallery Collection. She also will join Accor's Global Development Committee and work closely with Edouard Schwob, senior vice president of global development for Raffles and Fairmont.
“Kara will be a tremendous asset to Accor in North America, a strategic market for Accor’s luxury brands,” Roquefort said in a statement. “Beyond being home to some of our most iconic luxury properties and flagship destinations, North America is also one of the world's most important feeder markets for luxury travel. Strengthening our development capabilities in the region is essential to accelerating the growth, visibility, and long-term success of our luxury portfolio.”
Randall brings more than 20 years of experience in hospitality, real estate and mixed-use development. Most recently, she served as vice president of Hilton’s luxury, residential and corporate development group for North America, supporting brands including Waldorf Astoria, Conrad and LXR. Earlier in her career, she held leadership roles within Hilton's real estate asset management and owner relations group.
According to Accor, Randall has led complex development projects and played key roles in deal-making, brand expansion and development strategy. She is also an advocate for diversity in hotel ownership and leadership and was an inaugural member of Castell, a program focused on advancing women in hospitality.