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How a young exec went from university dropout to dream job in Paris

How a young exec went from university dropout to dream job in Paris

Academia may not be Chris Purdy’s thing, but the Accor senior vice president has cut out a successful career in hotels, and now he’s off to France.

Accor’s Chris Purdy says he likes to make his own luck. Louise Kennerley

Rachael BoltonWork and careers reporter
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Chris Purdy doesn’t believe in waiting around for the right opportunity. He reckons you make your own. And he’s living proof of that.

At 33, Purdy, who has today been named one of the BOSS Young Executives for 2025, is at the threshold of his latest career adventure: a dream post at the Accor global headquarters in Paris as senior vice president for hotel services, people and culture.

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Rachael BoltonWork and careers reporterRachael Bolton is a work and careers reporter for The Australian Financial Review. Connect with Rachael on Twitter. Email Rachael at rachael.bolton@afr.com.au

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