Daniel Poulin made a return to Accor as the Senior Director, Wellness Operations at the end of 2023 after leading wellness for the Accor’s portfolio in the North & Central America’s region from 2014 to 2020.
Daniel is no stranger to hospitality with a career in the fitness and spa industry that spans over 35 years taking him from Canada to Asia and the Middle East. Daniel’s strengths in operation excellence, project management, facility design and leadership development are examples of the expertise he brings to the table. While at Accor, Daniel also played an instrumental role is developing Diversity and Inclusion where he co-championed the LGBTQ+ pillar along with being a member of the broader D&I Committee for the region.
His extensive academic background and years of experience in the wellbeing space provide a level of expertise to the benefit of employees and guests that go beyond the trends. As such, Daniel is often recognized as an innovator and “trends detangler” in the wellness industry. His hands-on experimental approach allows for real life skills that go beyond theories and concepts. Daniel holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology and a Master of Science degree in Nutrition with a specialization on exercise and breast cancer.
Daniel is also a speaker at Beyond Activ EMEA in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
