Global VP, Rights & Inclusion Strategy

Acco; Dubai; On-site; AED 661,000 - 1,102,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor seeks a senior executive to lead Rights & Inclusion, driving a global human rights strategy and inclusive hospitality initiatives across regions and brands. You will oversee training, audits, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring compliance with evolving standards and diverse guest needs.

You will manage cross-functional teams and report to the Chief Sustainability Officer, shaping governance and partnerships while advancing DEI and sustainability commitments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in social impact leadership or ESG transformation roles.
• Proven expertise in defining and deploying social impact strategies at scale.
• International experience managing multi-regional priorities.
• Strong background in stakeholder engagement, advocacy, partnerships, and public affairs.
• Experience with impact measurement and social performance management.
• Excellent management and interpersonal skills with active listening and pragmatic problem-solving.
• Solid understanding of sustainability trends, regulatory landscapes, and international standards (UNGPs, ILO, OECD, UNGC).
• Fluent written and spoken English and French.

Responsibilities

• Lead global strategy and roadmaps on human rights and inclusive hospitality.
• Oversee human rights programs across guest and Heartist journeys, with trainings and audits.
• Deploy programs making hospitality accessible to all guests, including people with disabilities and LGBTQI+ communities.
• Cultivate strategic partnerships with NGOs, public institutions, and industry bodies.
• Define and track KPIs; ensure reporting and compliance with global standards.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Management

Sustainability standards

Communication (English/French)

Problem solving

Job description

Accor seeks a senior executive to lead Rights & Inclusion, driving a global human rights strategy and inclusive hospitality initiatives across regions and brands. You will oversee training, audits, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring compliance with evolving standards and diverse guest needs.

You will manage cross-functional teams and report to the Chief Sustainability Officer, shaping governance and partnerships while advancing DEI and sustainability commitments.