Christine Choquel

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Global CIO at Accor

France

Overview

Christine Choquel is the Global CIO at Accor, bringing 28 years of tech industry experience, including C-level roles and executive consulting. A graduate of Ecole Centrale Paris, she is an expert in high-traffic digital platforms for e-commerce and hospitality. Colleagues describe her as rigorous, innovative, and committed.

Christine is passionate about encouraging young women to pursue careers in technology and considers her proudest achievement to be finding a balance between being a dedicated parent and having a fulfilling career. She is also a strong advocate for sustainability within the tech sector.

She is deeply involved in Accors major technology initiatives, including a large-scale migration to the cloud and implementing a Zero Trust security model across thousands of properties.

Personality Overview

Assertive

Curious

Example Seeker

They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation.  They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Topics They Care About

AI in Hospitality
Recently participated in a panel discussion on the strategic implementation of AI in the hospitality industry, a key focus in her current role at Accor.
Tech Sustainability
Champions 'Tech for Green' solutions at Accor, focusing on reducing the carbon footprint of information systems and using technology to drive sustainable business operations.
Cloud Transformation
Is currently supporting Accor's massive, multi-year project to move all company assets to the cloud to enhance agility, security, and cost efficiency.

Media Appearances

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Work History

10-2024
Global CIO at Accor
1-2022 - 11-2024
Deputy Group CTO at Accor
6-2021 - 1-2022
SVP IT Strategy and Performance at Accor
3-2024
Board Member at Association Talents du Numérique
6-2023
Board Member at Cigref

Education

1994 - 1997
Option Innovation from CentraleSupélec
1992 - 1994
Classes préparatoires Math Spé M' from Lycée Poincaré

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Exp : 10 Location : France Job Level : Leadership Designation : Global CIO at Accor
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Insights For Selling To Christine

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Invite them for a social do but don’t rely solely on the relationship
  • Share testimonials from known people and give multiple examples of product value
  • Persuade objectively how your product will help them achieve their goals

DONT's

  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first
  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously
  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Christine is

  • Clear proof of product value matters to them, followed by others' testimonials and rapport.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Christine

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Christine move?

  • They like to analyze well and can take their time to reach any decisions.
  • Can Christine take some risk or not?

  • They systematically evaluate all decisions and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Christine

Personality Compatibility


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