About this role
The VP Rights & Inclusion is responsible for two complementary agendas: ensuring Accor's operations integrate human rights of all - guests and Heartists alike - and making Accor's hospitality genuinely inclusive and accessible, with a focus on guests. Reporting to the Chief Sustainability Officer, this role leads a dedicated team and drives programs embedded across Accor's brands and regions contributing to the Group’s reputation, ethical performance, and sustainability.
Strategic vision & roadmap: lead Accor's global strategy & roadmap on human rights and inclusive hospitality, ensuring alignment with the Group's sustainability commitments and Hosting Change ambitions. Translate global commitments into actionable regional and brand-level roadmaps in collaboration with the sustainability and People & Culture teams across the network.Human rights: Oversee Accor's human rights program across the full guest and Heartist journey, including trainings, audits, worker voice mechanisms, and response protocols. Ensure compliance with evolving regulatory requirements and international standards.Inclusive hospitality: Deploy & scale programs making Accor's hospitality accessible and welcoming to all guests (e.g. people with disabilities, LGBTQI+). Support People & Culture teams to ensure DEI commitments including gender equality are reflected in Heartist-facing programs (e.g. talents development programs) and Group-level decisions.Advocacy & partnerships: Cultivate strategic relationships with peers, NGOs, public institutions, and industry bodies. Represent Accor in relevant forums and working groups and contribute to advocacy efforts on human rights and inclusion topics.Performance & reporting: Define, track, and steer relevant KPIs in collaboration with brands and regions. Ensure robust reporting and compliance with disclosure requirements and global standards. Communicate progress to internal and external stakeholders.Market intelligence: Monitor peer positioning and emerging trends to inform Accor's strategic stance on human rights and inclusive hospitality. 10+ years of professional experience, including social impact leadership and ESG transformation rolesProven expertise in defining and deploying social impact strategies at scaleDemonstrated experience in international environments and managing multi-regional prioritiesStrong background in stakeholder engagement, advocacy, partnerships, and public affairsSolid experience in impact measurement and social performance managementExcellent management and interpersonal skills with active listening and pragmatic problem-solving abilitiesComprehensive understanding of sustainability trends, regulatory landscapes, benchmarking practices, and international standards (UNGPs, ILO Conventions, OECD guidelines, UNGC)Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and FrenchStrategic thinking with ability to translate global commitments into actionable regional and brand-level initiativesDemonstrated capability to lead cross-functional teams and drive organisational change Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a global hospitality leader committed to innovation and excellence.Drive impactful projects that shape customer experiencesWork in a dynamic, multicultural environment with opportunities for growth.