As pentahotels embarks on its ambitious expansion programme, this is just the moment to welcome its new Director of Human Resources Europe, Pascal Lagardère.

Pascal is the perfect fit to take up the challenges of the exciting times ahead. A qualified lawyer with proven management skills and an impressive human resources background, with previous experience in leading positions in system gastronomy and the aviation industry, he has all the right qualifications for the task.

Being an innovative international lifestyle brand, pentahotels is eager to bring in fresh new talent to support its massive expansion and continue its success, and Pascal has ambitious recruitment plans – based on robust, tried-and-tested HR structures and processes – to meet these needs.

Pascal comments: “I very much look forward to developing pentahotels’ human resources department by strengthening the hiring processes and expanding recruitment sources in the current ‘war for talent’ environment. This task is made easier by the great appeal of the brand itself. At the same time, I want to further refine our benefit packages for employees so that we continue to be regarded as one of the most attractive employers in the modern hotel industry.”

Managing Director Alastair Thomann adds: “Now is the time to accelerate the hotel brand’s expansion. Pascal’s qualifications equip our human resources department with the best leadership to bring this to fruition. There is no doubt that he is the right player to prepare our team for the times ahead.”

pentahotels represents a new generation of hotels. Known for its unique interior design and “neighbourhood” feel, the lifestyle brand stands for true innovation in the industry’s four-star segment. With 27 hotels across seven countries over two continents, pentahotels offers individual and business travellers comfort and style in a relaxed atmosphere. The hallmark of the hotel chain is the pentalounge – a combination of lounge, bar, café and reception – that stands out with its “living room” look and feel.