{"url":"https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-11-06/hbx-group-carlos-munoz-ceo","markdown_url":"https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-11-06/hbx-group-carlos-munoz-ceo.md","title":"HBX Group Names Carlos Muñoz CEO From December 1","headline":"HBX Group Appoints Co-Founder Carlos Muñoz as CEO, Succeeding Nicolas Huss","description":"HBX Group appoints co-founder Carlos Muñoz as chief executive from December 1, 2026, succeeding Nicolas Huss, who retired on September 30.","section":"Leadership","published_at":"2026-11-06T10:47:44+00:00","modified_at":"2026-11-06T10:47:44+00:00","author":"News Desk","key_takeaways":["Carlos Muñoz becomes HBX Group chief executive on December 1, 2026, and remains on the board as an Executive Director.","Muñoz, a co-founder with more than 26 years in travel, previously served as Deputy CEO, Chief Commercial Officer and Chief Operating Officer.","Nicolas Huss retired as CEO on September 30, 2026, and Brendan Brennan, CFO, served as interim CEO during the board-led search."],"companies":[{"name":"HBX Group","is_primary":true,"profile_url":"https://akta.pro/company-profiles/00006bd/hbx-group","website":"https://www.hbxgroup.com"}],"source":{"publisher":"PR Newswire","title":"HBX GROUP APPOINTS CARLOS MUÑOZ AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER","url":"https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hbx-group-appoints-carlos-munoz-as-chief-executive-officer-302931961.html"},"other_sources":[{"publisher":"TradingView","url":"https://www.tradingview.com/news/tradingview:0fb3075c9bb98:0-hbx-group-international-plc-hbx-names-carlos-mu-oz-ceo-from-december-1/"}],"tags":["Leadership","HBX Group"],"body_markdown":"HBX Group appointed co-founder Carlos Muñoz as chief executive effective December 1, 2026, succeeding Nicolas Huss, who retired on September 30, 2026. [PR Newswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hbx-group-appoints-carlos-munoz-as-chief-executive-officer-302931961.html) said Muñoz will remain on the board as an Executive Director.\n\n## Muñoz's Path From Co-Founder to CEO\n\nMuñoz has more than 26 years of experience in the travel industry and held several senior executive roles at [HBX Group](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/00006bd/hbx-group), including Deputy CEO, Chief Commercial Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director. In those roles he led global commercial strategy, product innovation, partnerships and operational integration across Europe, Asia and the Americas. Shareholders elected him to the board as a Non-Executive Director at the Annual General Meeting on February 12, 2026.\n\nThe appointment followed a search led by the board to find a leader for the company's next phase of growth after Huss's retirement. James Bilefield, Chair of HBX Group, said: \"Carlos is an outstanding leader with a deep understanding of HBX Group, its people and its markets.\" Bilefield also thanked Brendan Brennan, Interim CEO and CFO, for providing continuity during the transition.\n\nMuñoz said: \"HBX Group has been an important part of my professional life for many years, so it is a great privilege to have the opportunity to lead the business as CEO.\" [TradingView](https://www.tradingview.com/news/tradingview:0fb3075c9bb98:0-hbx-group-international-plc-hbx-names-carlos-mu-oz-ceo-from-december-1/) reported that the appointment provides no financial outlook or quantified impact.\n\n## HBX Group's Deal Record Under Its Leadership\n\nAccording to akta.pro [company records](https://akta.pro/company-data), HBX Group agreed in May 2026 to acquire 100% of Bridgify, an AI-native Israeli experiences distribution company, for €3 million upfront plus deferred payments tied to performance milestones. The same records show the company completed full ownership of PerfectStay, a Paris-based dynamic packaging technology business, in April 2026 through a performance-based payment mechanism extending to 2030, after holding a 25% stake since June 2024. In February 2026 it signed a seven-year preferred strategic partnership with Dida Holdings covering API connectivity, real-time pricing automation and cross-border fintech collaboration aimed at China and Asia outbound travel.\n\n## How Huss's Retirement Unfolded\n\nIn July 2026, EXPANSION reported that HBX Group's board approved the planned retirement of CEO Nicolas Huss effective September 30, 2026, after he led the company since 2021 through its post-pandemic period, transformation and 2025 IPO. Eleconomista reported that CFO Brendan Brennan was appointed interim CEO while the company searched for a successor to be named before February 2027. In October 2026, EXPANSION reported that Arrowstreet Capital raised its short positions in HBX Group to 0.90% of its holdings, with the fund citing AI disruption and Expedia's growth as key risks.\n","publisher":{"name":"News for Agent","url":"https://newsforagent.com"}}