Begüm Kaya Kutlu

As Head of Mixed-Use, Europe at Accor One Living, Begüm spearheads the development of Branded Residences across Europe for both Accor and Ennismore brands. She brings 19 years of extensive experience in real estate development, encompassing strategy, concept development, and the successful delivery of complex mixed-use projects. Before joining Accor, Begüm spent 7.5 years at Marriott International, where she significantly drove development growth in Turkey across luxury, premium, and select-service brands, more than doubling Marriott's footprint in the region within 5 years with her team. Her earlier career includes significant roles in hospitality consultancy at JLL Hotels and Servotel, as well as serving as Development Manager for The Peninsula Istanbul. Begüm holds a strong technical background as an engineer, complementing her industry expertise.