Team

Nicolas is an entrepreneur, real estate and hospitality professional. He was CEO of MaMaison Hotels, a collection of over 25 hotels in Central and Eastern Europe, which he created and developed asset by asset, with a centralized management company in Prague. Former CEO of Orco Property Group, he has led numerous iconic real estate and hotel projects in Europe (Zlota Tower in Warsaw, Suncani Hvar Hotels in Croatia...). In 2016, he repositioned and resold Hakeburg Castle in Berlin.

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After buying and opening Domaine de La Thibaudière in 2018-2019, he decided to found two companies:

- Domaines & événements, a management company that brings performance and professionalism to the venues it manages.

- D&é Invest, which groups together its real estate and goodwill investments in the events sector.

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A graduate of ESSEC's Institut de Management Hôtelier International, Alexis first worked in International Development at Accor for the Adagio Aparthotel brand before becoming a local political advisor. Passionate about heritage, Alexis is a member of the Board of Directors of the Friends of the Musée de Cluny and a Young Ambassador at the Château de Versailles.

Alexis joined Nicolas Tommasini in October 2021 as Executive Assistant before also becoming Development Manager. In this role, Alexis is responsible for renovations to existing estates, new acquisition projects and/or site management, and CSR.

With a Master's degree in e-business, Mélissa began her career in digital before moving on to management and business organization. First in a group specializing in communications and digital, then in an international environment, while supporting entrepreneurs in the creation and development of their business.

Mélissa joined Domaines & événements in February 2025 as Assistant to the President, with the task of structuring and developing the group's operations by implementing appropriate tools and processes. Performance monitoring enables her to identify optimization levers and steer strategic projects. His role also includes contributing to marketing orientation to ensure alignment of initiatives with the Group's vision.

A seasoned professional in the MICE sector, Nicolas Gaudin has over 15 years' experience in the development and operational management of establishments dedicated to corporate seminars and top-of-the-range events.

He spent nearly 14 years with Châteauform', the European leader in residential seminars, where he first managed a seminar hotel in France, before taking over as Country Manager for operations in Germany. In this position, he piloted the deployment of over 8 venues in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands, combining economic performance, quality of welcome and managerial innovation.

Nicolas then helped the French brand Cleanskin establish itself in Germany.

Today, Nicolas Gaudin brings his strategic and operational expertise to Domaines & événements as Director of Operations and Business Development. Nicolas oversees all Domaines & événements operations, ensuring the quality of the customer experience, the profitability of the sites and the upmarket nature of the events offering.

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Since 2011, Ingrid has been supporting business development in the MICE sector by designing high value-added 360° experiences. Having worked with major players in the events, gastronomy and hospitality sectors, she has managed strategic customer portfolios and coordinated teams at every stage of the customer journey.

At D&é, Ingrid implements the company's business vision and growth objectives in line with the ambitions of General Management. Her mission: to create a collaborative dynamic between departments in order to develop key accounts, manage conquest and loyalty, negotiate strategic partnerships and monitor the performance of the MICE business.

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Passionate about the world of hotels and events, after a BTS in hotel management, a master's degree in hotel management from the Institut Vatel and several years' experience in various hotel and catering professions in France and abroad (USA, Australia), Camille turned to the world of events 15 years ago, working for some of Paris's leading caterers.

Camille joined the Domaines & événements team in 2021 as weddings and private events sales manager for Domaine de La Thibaudière and then for Domaine de Vaujoly. Since December 2023, she has held the position of Sales Manager for weddings and private events, in charge of developing sales and managing a team of sales representatives for the group's estates.

After graduating with a literary baccalaureate followed by a diploma in Business Administration, Julie began her career as an executive assistant with various companies in the real estate sector over the course of a decade. Over time, Julie naturally moved into Office Management, using her administrative expertise to optimize internal processes and promote a harmonious working environment.

In January 2022, Julie joined the Domaines & événements team as Office Manager and Assistant to the President. Today, Julie holds the position of HR Manager, where she draws on her varied experience to ensure the administrative and social follow-up of personnel files, as well as her commitment to compliance with employment law and her concern for the well-being of employees.

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Since 2015, Morgane has been working in the sports and events sectors, where she has built up a rich and solid career path. She is highly skilled in administrative and organizational management, and is particularly adept at coordinating strategic aspects with realities on the ground.

Morgane plays a key role in supporting domain managers and their teams to optimize quality, customer service, performance and local presence. She oversees the formalization and harmonization of internal processes, ensuring their proper application across the domains.

She also oversees cross-functional projects, such as purchasing management, the organization of the Sémin'Air de famille and Séminaires famille F&B offers, and framework contracts. At the same time, she brings her expertise to bear on technical and regulatory obligations (maintenance, ERP, safety booklet) to ensure the compliance of the estates.

Finally, Morgane actively contributes to the training and HR follow-up of our teams, working on job descriptions and resource planning.

Shirley has acquired a wealth of professional experience in a variety of sectors over the years. She began her career in the hotel and restaurant business, working for over eleven years in her parents' establishment. This work enabled her to acquire expertise in high-end customer service.

She then went on to study at ESTACOM, a business school, where she specialized in marketing. During her Bachelor's degree, she seized the opportunity to work for Volkswagen Skoda, a major automotive group, where she was able to apply her marketing knowledge at an industrial level. She then decided to pursue an MBA in Strategic Business Management, specializing in General Management and Marketing, as part of a work-study program with a web design company, which enabled her to develop technical and digital skills and take on responsibilities: training and customer management...

In 2020, Shirley joined Domaines & événements. Since January 2025, she has been Group and Domains Marketing Manager. She steers the overall marketing strategy and oversees the Group's digital, events and print activities. She supervises a team and supports work-study students in a demanding and caring way. Her role includes managing websites, social networks, SEO/SEA, as well as coordinating events. She has led the redesign of the group's websites, rebranding and structuring of communication media. Shirley is recognized for her versatility, rigor and field vision. She implements a coherent marketing strategy, rooted in D&é's human and heritage values.

Jean-Rémy has devoted thirty years of his career to the hotel and restaurant business, starting out in prestigious establishments such as the Lutetia and Plaza-Athénée, as well as with the Radisson and Golden Tulip groups. At the age of 30, he took over the management of several renowned hotels in the south of France, including Le Vallon de Valrugues, Le Château de Brindos, La Bastide de St-Tropez, as well as Radisson establishments in Cannes and Aix-les-Bains. After these significant experiences, Jean-Rémy opened his own restaurant. He then spent six years building and managing a four-star hotel in Maintenon.

He currently runs the Domaine d'Aveny, where he has succeeded in creating a popular venue for weddings, private and corporate events.

With a degree in Tourism and a Master's in Communication, Event Organization and Protocol, Claudia combines a solid academic background with a wide range of field experience in the tourism and hospitality sector. Since her student days, she has been involved in a variety of missions: tourist hostess, travel agent, hotel receptionist and catering staff. These experiences have enabled her to acquire key skills such as customer relationship management, reservations and multilingual reception, as well as a strong ability to adapt to a variety of audiences.

Claudia arrived in France in 2013, where she worked in prestigious establishments, notably as assistant reception manager in a 4-star hotel with a Michelin-starred restaurant. There, she discovered the demanding world of organizing high-end weddings and business seminars. She continued her career as assistant operations manager, then restaurant manager, reinforcing her skills in hotel management and operational management. Her profile combines expertise in the field, a sense of premium service and a culture of excellence.

Today, Claudia puts her talents to work for Domaines & événements as Assistant Manager of the Domaine d'Aveny. Her role is central: she supervises all the estate's activities, coordinates events and ensures that the quality of the welcome and services provided remains impeccable.

Claudia embodies the kind of proactive, caring management that is essential to the success of a prestigious event domain. She acts as the link between the various service providers, in-house teams and customers, guaranteeing smooth, seamless organization. Her objective: to offer a memorable customer experience in an authentic heritage setting, in perfect harmony with Château d'Aveny's standards of excellence.

Her expertise, versatility and commitment make her a pillar in the development of the events and seminar business of the D&é group, a player committed to promoting natural and cultural heritage in the service of hospitality.

Nicolas is a seasoned management, business development and events professional with over 15 years' experience. His background includes sales and marketing management, as well as hospitality and events management, enabling him to optimize corporate strategy and profitability. He also has solid expertise in team management and customer satisfaction. With a degree in management, he combines strategic vision with operational excellence.

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Currently Director of the Domaine des Barrenques in Provence, with Domaines & événements, he oversees the operational, commercial and financial management of the establishment.