Edwin Calimano has been appointed as Director of Talent and Culture at Fairmont Dubai

Calimano joins Fairmont Dubai from his most recent role as Area Director of Human Resources with InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, where he successfully led the human resources function at its four-unit complex in Dubai Festival City.

Edwin Calimano

He possesses an impressive trajectory of global experience with some of the world's most celebrated luxury hotels. This has included single and multi-unit human resources leadership appointments in key destinations with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, One & Only Resorts, and a distinctive tenure with Jumeirah's Burj Al Arab.

In his new role, Calimano will oversee all aspects of talent acquisition and development, whilst driving sustained high levels of colleague engagement by leveraging on the strengths of the brand and existing resources at the company's flagship hotel located in the heart of Dubai.

Human Resources Middle East United Arab Emirates Dubai

Accor is a world-leading hospitality group offering stays and experiences across more than 110 countries with over 5,600 hotels and resorts, 10,000 bars & restaurants, wellness facilities and flexible workspaces. The Group has one of the industry's most diverse hospitality ecosystems, encompassing around 45 hotel brands from luxury to economy, as well as Lifestyle with Ennismore.