Romanian Niro Investment Group, specialized in investments and real estate asset management, has announced the appointment of Christophe Chamboncel as Head of Hospitality & Development.
He has more than 25 years’ of experience in the hospitality industry, primarily focusing on Operations & Development efforts and growing brands across Africa and Eastern Europe. Prior to joining Niro Investment Group, he served as Vice-President Operations Management for Southeastern Europe within Accor Group.
In this newly created role, Chamboncel will lead the company’s Development and Hospitality Operations teams across its portfolio. He will provide support and sector expertise in the cross fertilization of business opportunities and guidance on risks to the business, both existing and new opportunities.
“Through the expertise gained in my previous activity in the hospitality industry I am looking forward to contributing to the development of current projects and the capitalization of future business opportunities," said Chamboncel.
The group has a property portfolio covering 500,000 sqm and has invested over €400 million in the market.
The company has expanded its presence in the hospitality sector in Bucharest. It will reopen Grand Hotel du Boulevard in December 2022 and is working on Swissôtel Bucharest that will be delivered in the last quarter of 2023.