About

Sabine Martinon has been a part of the Accor Hotels Group since 2006, with her initial role providing legal support to the marketing and distribution departments as well as real estate and commercial leases. Currently as general counsel, she heads the Mediterranean, Middle East and Africa division providing the group with the legal means to operate business units across the regions, while ensuring they comply with the methods and procedures of the group. Martinon is known for her strong ability to work across borders while maintaining strict contract management and litigation in varying cultures and laws. Her achievements involve numerous contentious victories involving Private International Law and the Rules of Arbitration of the ICC. Upon joining Accor, Martinon had already accumulated a wealth of international experience in hospitality having spent five years with Lenôtre before joining the Accor Group. At Lenôtre she is credited for brand portfolio management and her international and regional support to all the heads of departments while negotiating contracts and commercial leases.