Sophie Stabile has been appointed chief executive officer, HotelServices France at AccorHotels.

She succeeds Christophe Alaux, who has been appointed chief executive, HotelServices North & Central America.

The appointment is effective as of October 1st 2015.

AccorHotels deputy chief executive officer Sven Boinet will act as interim chief executive for France between July 1st and September 30th 2015.

Jean-Jacques Morin will also join the group as chief financial officer and will be a member of the Group’s Executive Committee. The appointment is effective as of 1 October 2015.

Commenting on the appointments, Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and CEO of AccorHotels said: “During her 15 years with the group and most recently as head of the finance department, Sophie Stabile has amply demonstrated her commitment, rigour and ability to unite her teams around ambitious projects that serve the group’s strategy.

“In taking up the operational reins for France, Sophie is now embarking on a new challenge, one that requires a hand-on approach to transforming the Group.

“I am convinced that she will be able to demonstrate the full range of her talents in this new position.

“I am also delighted that Jean-Jacques has agreed to join us.

“His international experience and his remarkable career will be key assets for the development of AccorHotels”.

Stabile has been chief financial officer and a member of AccorHotel’s Executive Committee since 2010.

In 2013, her responsibilities were increased to include management of the group’s procurement department.