Jean-Claude Balanos
Chief Operating Officer, Accor Southern Europe
92130 Issy-les-Moulineaux
Phone +33 1 45 38 88 00
Property Types
Hospitality
Bio
Jean-Claude Balanos was appointed Chief Operating Officer – Franchise France at Accor in February 2026, overseeing Premium, Midscale, and Economy brands. He has 38 years of experience with Accor, beginning in 1987. From 2023, he served as Senior Vice President Operations Franchise France. Previous roles include Vice President Leisure Sales (2013-2021) and General Manager positions at Novotel properties. Balanos sits on the board of the Fédération Française de la Franchise.
