Accor Appoints Amit Malik as Vice President – People & Culture, South Asia

India - Accor, a global leader in hospitality, has announced the appointment of Amit Malik as Vice President –People & Culture, South Asia. In this role, Amit will be part of the South Asia leadership team and will spearhead the People, Talent & Culture agenda across India and the broader South Asia region.

Amit will partner closely with business leaders to build stronger organizational capabilities, drive leadership excellence, and enhance the employee experience across Accor's expanding portfolio in the region.

With over two decades of experience spanning human resources, business leadership, and organisational transformation, Amit brings a strong blend of strategic people expertise and business acumen. His cross-industry experience and global exposure positions him well to support Accor's continued growth and talent evolution in South Asia.

Commenting on the appointment, Ranju Alex, Chief Executive Officer, South Asia, Accor, said, "We are pleased to welcome Amit to Accor. His deep understanding of people strategy, combined with his strong business orientation, will be instrumental as we continue to strengthen our talent ecosystem and build a high-performance, purpose-led culture across South Asia."

Amit is widely recognised for his expertise in culture building, leadership development, and talent strategy, as well as for driving large-scale organisational and business transformation. Over the years, he has worked closely with boards and senior stakeholders, contributing to strategic decision-making, governance frameworks, and organisational effectiveness initiatives.

Prior to joining Accor, Amit served as President – Japan, Asia Pacific & Australia (JAPA) at WadzPay, a global fintech firm. He also spent a significant part of his career at Aviva Life Insurance India, where he held multiple leadership roles including Chief People Officer, Chief People Operations & Customer Services Officer, and later CEO & Managing Director. His professional journey includes leadership roles at Bank of America, Royal Bank of Scotland, American Express, and GSK Consumer Healthcare.


ABOUT ACCOR

Accor is a world-leading hospitality group offering stays and experiences across more than 110 countries with over 5,800 hotels and resorts, 10,000 bars & restaurants, wellness facilities and flexible workspaces. The Group has one of the industry's most diverse hospitality ecosystems, encompassing more than 45 hotel brands from luxury to economy, as well as lifestyle, with Ennismore. ALL Accor, the booking platform and loyalty program, embodies the Accor promise during and beyond the hotel stay and gives its members access to unique experiences. Accor is focused on driving positive action through business ethics, responsible tourism, environmental sustainability, community engagement, diversity, and inclusivity. Accor's mission is reflected in the Group's purpose: Pioneering the art of responsible hospitality, connecting cultures, with heartfelt care. Founded in 1967, Accor SA is headquartered in France. Included in the CAC 40 index, the Group is publicly listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN code: FR0000120404) and on the OTC Market (Ticker: ACCYY) in the United States.

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