Tippie most recently served as vice president of human resources. Since joining Avion, she has been a driving force behind the company’s people-first culture and organizational development efforts. Her leadership has helped strengthen employee engagement, talent development, communication and overall team member experience throughout the organization.
Having spent seven years with the business, Michael will now lead YOTEL’s global HR function, focusing on employee engagement, organisational development and learning and development.
Strengthening its focus on people development and service excellence, JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru has appointed Ayush Saraf as Training Manager.
Kochi Marriott Hotel is proud to announce the ascension of Shyam Nair to the role of Multi Property Human Resources Director for Kochi Marriott Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott Kochi Airport, and Port Muziris, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Kochi.
Estelle Chambost has moved into the position of Vice President, Learning & Development after ten years with the company.
Aline Barhouche has been appointed Chief HR Officer, leading the company’s people strategy across its growing portfolio.
To further strengthen its global leadership in human resources and foster a culture of excellence, Accor is pleased to announce the appointment of Laurent Choain as its new Global Chief People & Culture Officer, member of the Group Management Board effective April 1, 2026. Besides his global role, Laurent will also be serving on the Premium, Midscale & Economy Executive Committee.
Extended stay hotel developer and property management firm MXR Hospitality (MXR) today named Valerie Bolton as its inaugural Executive Vice President, Human Resources.
RobosizeME, a leading provider of workflow automation solutions purpose‑built for hotel groups, today announced the appointment of Mike Kistner as Chief of Staff. The addition of the seasoned hospitality technology executive reinforces the company's commitment to operational excellence and strategic growth as demand increases for automation across hotel operations.
Rebel Hotel Company has appointed Kelly Makino as Head of Human Resources, reinforcing its commitment to people-first leadership as the company scales its lifestyle, luxury, and independent hospitality portfolio. The appointment comes during a phase of accelerated growth and deliberate reinvestment in the platform, designed to support Rebel's expansion plans into 2026 and beyond.
Michael "Kazem" Moghtader brings more than 20 years of experience leading HR strategy, talent development, and organizational transformation across hospitality, healthcare, retail, and luxury brands. Most recently, he served as Chief People Officer at Postcard Cabins (formerly Getaway). His earlier roles include Chief People Officer at Conifer Health Solutions, Vice President of Human Resources at Signet Jewelers, and leadership positions at JC Penney, Victoria's Secret, and Banana Republic. At AmaWaterways, Kazem leads the evolution of the People team, focusing on attracting and developing top talent, enhancing the employee experience, and building systems and practices that support growth, connection, and a culture where everyone can do their best work.
The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal is pleased to announce the appointment of Saloni Mehta as Director of People & Culture.
Nguyen Thi Kim Hang has been promoted to Director of Talent, overseeing all people, culture, and talent development initiatives across the resort. Alongside her core responsibilities, Ms. Hang will play a key supporting role in the upcoming launch of Revolution Express, a new experiential tourism venture scheduled to debut in mid-2026, further reinforcing Wafaifo's focus on innovation and people-led growth.
The PRIMESTAR Group continues to expand and is strengthening its leadership team as part of its strategic development, placing an even stronger emphasis on digitalization and its four core corporate values "4P": People, Passion, Professionalism, and Progress.
Barbara Vale Quigley is the new Director of People and Culture at The Meritage Resort and Spa, bringing more than 20 years of hospitality-focused human resources leadership to the role. Quigley will oversee talent strategy, employee engagement, labor relations, and organizational culture for the resort's expansive team. Quigley most recently served as Director of Talent and Culture at The Inn at Mattei's Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection, and previously held senior HR leadership roles with Discovery Land Company and Alisal Ranch. Her career includes extensive experience with Loews Hotels & Co., where properties under her leadership earned top team member satisfaction scores and multiple Best Place to Work honors. Outside of work, Quigley enjoys travel, swim aerobics, reading, and building community in Napa Valley.
Ahmed Selim will take on the role of director of human resources at Jannah Hotels & Resorts, the group has announced. Selim brings almost two decades of experience in Human Capital Management (HCM) and multi-unit hospitality management to the role, having held leadership positions both internationally and across the UAE.
With a strong focus on luxury and premium hospitality, Bhaskar's expertise spans across workforce planning, recruitment, compensation & benefits, statutory compliance, employee relations, training & development, and improving DEI outcomes by implementing targeted hiring practices, designing corporate policies and implementing rewards and recognition schemes.
Remington Hospitality announced today the promotion of Amy Epperson to Executive Vice President of Human Resources. In this role, Epperson will report directly to Ben Perelmuter, Chief Executive Officer, and serve as a key strategic partner to the company's executive leadership team.
Wahidah comes on board with over 26 years of experience in hospitality human resource management and will be instrumental in spearheading the full spectrum of HR functions for the resort including but not limited to talent acquisition, learning and development, employee engagement and operational excellence.
RX today announced the appointment of Amy Morton as its new Executive Vice President of Human Resources for RX and RELX Corporate, effective 1st December. This key leadership appointment underscores the company's commitment to advancing its global talent strategy.