131: Walking the Innovative Sustainability Talk with Pierre-Henri Perrin 

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We have the great pleasure of speaking with Pierre-Henri Perrin, the General Manager of the new Marriott at the Geneva airport, today! </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Pierre-Henri has a very inspiring story to share! He joins us today to talk about leadership, opening a new hotel, and what it means for a property to align with sustainability. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We hope you enjoy listening to today’s captivating conversation with Pierre-Henri Perrin!</span></p> <p><strong>Bio:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Destined for a job in finance, through a course in French Hautes Écoles, Pierre-Henri Perrin, General Manager of the Geneva Marriott Hotel discovered the hotel business thanks to a seasonal job in a brasserie where he served his first fondues. A passion was immediately born for this sector which pushed him to change course and integrate a master's degree in hotel management. During his first professional experiences, discovered all the trades related to the catering and hotel industry. Arriving at Marriott International, Pierre-Henri Perrin adheres to the group's "People First" philosophy. “By joining the Marriott group, I found a company in which I recognized myself 1000%. I am in tune with its brand promise, its values that are found in all levels of positions in the company. These are so strong that there is no compromise. We give the best of us and that is what is important.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For Pierre-Henri Perrin, following the slogan "People First" means putting people at the heart of the company's strategy by creating great hotel experiences. This state of mind has prompted him to develop a collaborative workspace, a hub, for his teams at the Geneva Marriott Hotel: "Here, there are no partitioned spaces or floors reserved for management", he explains, “We all work together in a spirit of conviviality and sharing”. Close to his partners, he is always keen to create opportunities bo