Accor
Knives out as CEO Bazin bounces back from shareholder revolt

By Philippe Vasset

Published on 09.06.2026 at 05:00 GMT Reading time 2 min

After Accor shareholders approved his earnings by a hair's breadth, the embattled head of the hotel giant is looking for answers, in an atmosphere of extreme paranoia.

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Accor
Knives out as CEO Bazin bounces back from shareholder revolt