Paul Rosenberg

Bio:

Paul Rosenberg-Grosjean is a distinguished hospitality development executive with over 15 years of international experience driving the expansion of luxury hotel brands across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. Currently, as Regional Vice President of Development for Accor’s Luxury portfolio, Paul leads strategic growth initiatives for iconic brands including Sofitel, MGallery Collection, Emblems Collection, Fairmont, and Raffles. He manages a dedicated team of development professionals and contributes to Accor’s European Luxury Development Steering Committee, guiding the company’s vision and competitive positioning in a dynamic market.

Prior to joining Accor, Paul held senior leadership roles at Marriott International for over a decade, culminating as Vice President, International Hotel Development, EMEA. Based in Zurich, he was instrumental in executing over 35 management and franchise agreements across multiple European markets. His expertise spans lead generation, complex contract negotiations, project management, and strategic brand development, including supporting the integration of Starwood brands and introducing new concepts across the continent.

Earlier in his career, Paul played a pivotal role in Hilton Worldwide’s Middle East expansion, managing over 30 management agreements, and contributed to establishing HVS’s Dubai research office, delivering vital market intelligence and feasibility studies for the region.

Fluent in five languages, Paul combines deep market insight with strong financial acumen, feasibility analysis, and cross-cultural leadership. He holds a Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management from École hôtelière de Lausanne. Based in Zurich, Paul is recognized for his collaborative leadership style and commitment to shaping the future of luxury hospitality.