# Reaching The Summit of Global Hospitality - with Jean-Jacques Morin

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Podcast: [Brave Bold Brilliant](https://stenobird.com/podcast/brave-bold-brilliant-539638)
Published: 2026-03-24T11:58:00+00:00
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Jean-Jacques Morin, Group Deputy CEO of Accor Group, breaks down his unconventional journey from the rigid engineering worlds of Deloitte and Motorola to the human-centric pulse of global hospitality. He reveals how a background in finance and technology became his secret weapon for transforming Accor into an asset-light powerhouse, and discusses the high-stakes survival of the pandemic, the delicate art of maintaining a brand’s DNA during a merger, and why envy is the most important trait he looks for when hiring his next leadership team. You’ll Learn Why: Curiosity and risk-taking are the fundamental drivers of a successful, non-linear career path. A saying no mindset is the most courageous and essential trait for a successful CFO. Maintaining the original DNA of an entity is the make-or-break factor in successful business acquisitions. Envy and intrinsic motivation often outweigh a perfect resume when building high-performance teams. The "Helicopter" leadership style works—knowing when to hover for strategy and when to land for execution—is vital for a CEO. This episode is living proof that no matter where you’re starting from — or what life throws at you — it’s never too late to be brave, bold, and unlock your inner brilliant. Visit ⁠https://brave-bold-brilliant.com/⁠ for free tools, guides and resources to help you take action now 📩 Want extra support? Email ⁠info@brave-bold-brilliant.com⁠ to book your free mentoring session with Jeannette. Let’s make your next move your bravest yet. KEY MOMENTS [01:50] Why an engineering background and curiosity led him to move from semiconductors into travel and power. [06:35] The "Failure is not an option" mentality [12:15] Accor’s massive 8-year transformation [25:50] Defining brilliance as having the stomach to judge a situat…

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