Saloni Mehta has been appointed Director of People & Culture at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal is pleased to announce the appointment of Saloni Mehta as Director of People & Culture.
Widely recognised for her outstanding contributions to human capital development and organisational leadership. Her leadership approach is grounded in strategic planning and the belief that every team member should have a meaningful personal development plan, creating clear pathways for growth while fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
Saloni brings extensive experience across luxury hospitality, joining the property from Marriott Hotel Al Forsan, where she most recently served as Director of Human Resources. Her career also includes senior leadership roles with Wasl, as well as at The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore - the first Ritz-Carlton property in India.
With expertise spanning both talent acquisition and talent development, Saloni's experience within hotel operations has shaped a well-rounded and commercially attuned leadership style. This operational foundation enables her to translate business objectives seamlessly into people strategies, ensuring strong alignment between organisational goals, performance outcomes, and workplace culture.
In her role as Director of People & Culture, Saloni will lead all People & Culture functions at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal, overseeing talent acquisition, learning and development, employee engagement, and organisational strategy. Her focus will centre on building capability, strengthening leadership pathways, and supporting a workplace culture where empowered and engaged teams drive service excellence.
