Patrick Mendes, 51 is the CEO Accor South America since 2015. He arrived in Brazil in 2012 to lead Midscale, Luxe & Upscale brands in the region before assuming as CEO. Since then, he had a bold expansion plan for the region, but the Brazilian economy and part of the economy of South America have faced enormous difficulties and even so, the company growth in the number of hotels in operation, actually 400 hotels. In addition, Accor have made important acquisitions in Brazil and Chile and brought new brands to the region.

“The expansion of our brands, our aggressive commercial policy, the products developed specifically by the region and the investments we are making here show our commitment, show that we believe in the potential of South America, show that we are generating jobs, that we want to be here and we want to be customer´s hotel wherever they are”.

French born, Patrick has worked in countries such as Spain, Portugal, the Caribbean, USA, France, Wales, and regions such as Asia Pacific, UK and Indian Ocean. In 2004, he returned to Paris and took over the Group's global business direction, being responsible for 1,000 executives of various nationalities in 35 offices on 5 continents based in New York and Paris. Graduated from INSEAD Paris, he holds a Masters in Management (IUP Chambery) and MBA in Management and Marketing (IAE Aix-en-Provence),