Marie-Isabelle Gruson Director of Operations Projects & Services, IT & Digital, Purchasing and Transformation at Adagio in Paris, France
Adagio, the European leader in aparthotels, announces the appointment of Marie-Isabelle Gruson to its Executive Committee as Director of Operations Projects and Services (OPS), IT Digital, Purchasing, and Transformation.
A hands-on leader who has been with Adagio since the brand's creation, Marie-Isabelle Gruson brings 25 years of operational experience and deep knowledge of on-the-ground realities. She will leverage this expertise to harness Adagio's talent and drive the company's transformation forward.
After studying tourism and hospitality at the École Internationale Tunon in Lille, Marie-Isabelle Gruson began her career in 1993 in the independent hotel sector, where she rose through the ranks starting as a receptionist. In 1999, she joined the Pierre & Vacances Group as General Manager of a property that would later become the Aparthotel Adagio Original Paris Montmartre. Until 2006, she managed openings, rebrandings, and was involved in the real estate project for what is now the Aparthotel Adagio Original Paris Tour Eiffel. In 2006, she joined the head office, where she has played a key role in bringing the Adagio brand to life and supporting its growth, while consistently maintaining close ties with on-site operational teams. Since December 2023, in her role within Operations Management, she has created and developed The Operational Projects and Services (OPS) department, whose mission is to support employees in their daily tasks, helping them to better deliver on the brand's promise to customers across the entire network.
In addition to her current responsibilities, Marie-Isabelle Gruson will oversee transformation projects. To do so, she will rely on the community of experts leading these initiatives within Adagio's business units. She will bring her extensive experience to ensure the professionalism of these ambitious transformation projects and will strive to make each one as valuable as possible for both Adagio's customers and employees.
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