Stéphane Maquaire

Stéphane Maquaire is the current CEO of Club Med. He was appointed to the position nine months prior to the second article's publication. He is newsworthy due to his leadership role in the company's ambitious expansion plans and the potential for a future stock market listing. Under Maquaire's direction, Club Med aims to open approximately forty new resorts by 2035, targeting a total of 100 villages. The company is focusing on a strategy of moving upmarket amidst increasing competition. Maquaire has indicated that a potential IPO (Initial Public Offering) for Club Med could occur in late 2026 or 2027. This would represent a significant strategic and financial shift for Fosun, the Chinese conglomerate that owns Club Med, particularly given Fosun's current debt situation. The first new resorts under this expansion are planned for South Africa and Borneo this year.