Paul Richardson is Chief Operating Officer for Accor Greater China. Paul has held this position since June 2012 and he is responsible for the Group’s development and operation in the region covering China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.

Paul joined Accor in 2005 as Area General Manager for Western Sydney and assumed the role of Ibis Brand Manager for Australia. Paul was then promoted to Vice President New Zealand and Fiji. During his time in this role, Paul was appointed by the Prime Minister and Tourism Minister New Zealand to serve on the Board of Tourism New Zealand. Paul also held Director position with Tourism Industry Association and as Director of AAPC New Zealand Pty Ltd. In 2011, Paul was awarded the Accor BernacheD’honor for services above and beyond the call of duty during the Christchurch Earthquakes. Before he joined Accor, Paul held senior positions throughout Australia and Asia in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry.

Paul holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Chisholm Institute of Education in Melbourne. He also received Professional Coaching Training and completed E. Cornell Further Education Courses.