CXO Lanes (UK & Europe) – Diane Binder has been appointed as Head of Global Accelerators at World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, a global organization uniting leading hospitality companies to drive responsible growth and create positive impact for people, planet, and places. The Alliance partners with CEOs, C-suite leaders, and sustainability experts to address key global challenges and support the industry in operating responsibly and growing sustainably.
Diane brings extensive leadership experience in regenerative hospitality, sustainability, and global development. She is an Imagine Leader at IMAGINE, Co-Founder of 700’000 heures Impact, and Founder & CEO at Regenopolis, driving holistic climate solutions and high-impact regeneration projects. She previously served at SUEZ as Senior Vice-President International Relations and Vice-President International Development Africa, and earlier contributed to global development institutions such as the World Bank, French Development Agency, Ministère des Affaires étrangères français, Groupe Caisse des Dépôts, and European Investment Bank (EIB), shaping strategic partnerships, financing models, and ecosystem resilience initiatives.
With her deep experience and strong collaborative leadership, her appointment will further advance the Alliance’s efforts to accelerate sustainable transformation across the hospitality sector worldwide, strengthening innovation, resilience, and long-term environmental and social impact.
