Over the past three years he has had the responsibility of implementing Sofitel’s ambitious plan to reposition the network as a new global reference in international luxury hotels. This strategy included a complete restyling of the brand and rationalising of the network, plus an overall implementation of new hotel standards and concept, including the launch of the two ‘labels’ - Sofitel Legend and Sofitel So.

Reinforced by this appointment, Mr Gaymer-Jones continues to develop the network and to increase the brand equity through recognition and brand awareness.

He has more than 35 years of experience in the luxury international hotel industry, having previously served in top positions for Marriott International and other leading global hotel companies across nine countries and three continents. After graduating from Hotel School in the United Kingdom, Mr Gaymer-Jones went on to develop his career starting in food and beverage at hotels and resorts in Switzerland, The Bahamas and Bermuda before joining Marriott International in the United  States, Middle East  and  Europe.

He now lives between France and London with his wife Monique and their two children, and oversees the Sofitel Worldwide team from his office in Paris.