Starwood Hotels has appointed Stéphanie Segaux as vice president of development for the EMEA region. Based in Amsterdam, Segaux will spearhead Starwood Hotels’ development strategy in this key area of expansion, reporting to chief development officer Abhay Bakaya and collaborating with regional teams to identify, shape and execute new opportunities as the company enters its next phase of global expansion.
Building on the momentum of Starwood Hotels’ openings in London and Copenhagen, Segaux will focus on identifying and securing new development opportunities in the region.
“I am thrilled to join Starwood Hotels at such an exciting moment in its growth. Their EMEA pipeline presents incredible opportunities to shape landmark projects with strategic direction and strong operational foundations. I look forward to working with the team to deliver distinctive hospitality opportunities that will make a lasting impact,” she said.
Segaux began her career with Starwood Hotels & Resorts before spending nearly a decade with Rosewood Hotel Group, most recently serving as director of development, EAME, where she sourced new opportunities, led project negotiations and collaborated with internal teams to bring hotel and residential projects to life.
“Stéphanie’s appointment comes at a pivotal time as we accelerate our expansion across Europe and the Middle East,” said Bakaya. “Her proven expertise and strong industry relationships are key as we continue to grow our hotel and residential platform.”
“With her extensive experience in the EMEA region and proven track record in hotel development, Stéphanie is exceptionally well-positioned to lead our growth initiatives,” said Raul Leal, CEO of Starwood Hotels. “We are pleased to welcome her to Starwood Hotels and look forward to remarkable growth and innovative projects across the region.”
With nearly 20 hotels operating worldwide and more than 20 projects under development, Starwood Hotels’ pipeline includes projects in Paris, Crete, Rome, Florence, Dubai and Riyadh.