Ettore Cavallino is the VP Development Luxury Southern & Eastern Europe at Accor. He is in charge of the development of all Accor Luxury Brands within Luxury team of Europe and North Africa (Raffles, Orient Express, Fairmont, Sofitel Legend, Sofitel, Emblems and MGallery collections) for all type of contracts (franchising and management). Previously Director Development at Accor for all Premium/Midscale/Eco brands in Italy, Greece & Malta (2017-2022). In the past he spent many years in Operations, managing Hotels in Rome, Milan, Venice and Florence. He holds a University Degree in Translator (French & English) and a International Hotel Management Program created by Accor in cooperation with ESSEC. He speaks Italian, French, English, Spanish and Portuguese.