Billy Skelli-Cohen, who was the founding CEO of Lore Group, is set to join the fast-growing European boutique hotel group Beaumier in the role of chief executive officer.
Beaumier currently owns and operates 11 hotels in France, Spain, and Switzerland and aims to offer ‘ever more immersive experiences in exceptional settings.’ A representative for the group also told Boutique Hotelier that Beaumier is considering expansion in all areas of Europe, including the UK.
Originally from France, Mr. Skelli-Cohen is a lifelong hotelier, specializing in high-end hospitality and international hotel development. Most recently, he was chief executive officer of Zien Group, the owner and operator of leading hospitality businesses including the Eden Hotels brand.
Before Zien, Skelli-Cohen founded and led Lore Group, the hospitality business behind London hotels Sea Containers London and One Hundred Shoreditch, as well as the repositioning of iconic properties including Pulitzer Amsterdam and Riggs Washington DC.
Skelli-Cohen commented: “Beaumier is an incredible collection of properties in exceptional European locations. I am truly honored to join as CEO and help lead a team of passionate and dedicated professionals.
“In 2021, Les Hotels d’en Haut became Beaumier which has since developed into a best-in-class brand of hotels dedicated to their unique location and culture with a strong commitment to sustainability and nature preservation. The company is poised to continue its impressive growth in new and exciting destinations, and I am thrilled at the opportunity to lead the company in this exciting next chapter.”
