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Accor: Leadership Change
CEO Sébastien Bazin announced he will step down in 2028, with succession search underway. Board may accelerate departure if right candidate found. Over 40% shareholder opposition to pay package.
Source: Skift
The leadership read
Leadership transitions often precede broader other bench-strengthening over the next two quarters.
Market context: Backdrop: a 98.6 (Neutral) Talent Market Index (down 1.4 on the month) with EMEA activity steady (-1.1pts).
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