Vice President Rights & Inclusion

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 roles
• Proven expertise in defining and deploying social impact strategies at scale
• Demonstrated experience in international environments and managing multi-regional priorities
• Strong background in stakeholder engagement, advocacy, partnerships, and public affairs
• Solid experience in impact measurement and social performance management
• Excellent management and interpersonal skills with active listening and pragmatic problem-solving abilities
• Comprehensive 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 French
• Strategic thinking with ability to translate global commitments into actionable regional and brand-level initiatives
• Demonstrated 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 experiences
• Work in a dynamic, multicultural environment with opportunities for growth.