Nicolas Stachowiak began his career 20 years ago in Hotel Operations, gaining extensive experience in various roles on the ground. He led teams in restaurants and hotels for Independent Owners, Intercontinental Hotel Paris, and Disneyland Paris. Eleven years ago, Nicolas joined Accor, starting in Hotel Development for France, where he managed all Management Contracts, ranging from luxury to midscale properties. As part of the Shadow Codir and new business innovation initiatives, he joined the creation of the Lifestyle Division in 2017. Nicolas played a pivotal role in the launch of JO&JOE and spearheaded the growth of TRIBE, while overseeing the development and relationships with Mama Shelter and 25hours. Currently, Nicolas serves as the VP of Development for Ennismore Europe, where he is responsible for sourcing, structuring, and signing all agreements for the group’s upcoming hotels. His dual responsibilities include brand-led oversight of all Mama Shelter and 25hours developments in Europe, as well as geographically-led sourcing and project management for all Ennismore brands in France, Benelux, Switzerland, and the Balkan countries.