Sandra McDowell was previously director of human resources for William R. Sharpe, Jr., Hospital of Weston, West Virginia. She earlier worked in human resources and sales management for Lowe's Companies, Inc.Ms. McDowell is a graduate of Clarksburg Business College, and a past Furniture Division board member of Catawba Community College. She resides in Buckhannon, West Virginia.
First Hospitality announces the appointment of Janice Parks to Chief Human Resources Officer and its Executive Leadership Team. Parks brings 14 years of experience in human resources to her new position as well as a formal education in executive leadership. In her new role, Parks is responsible for developing and executing all aspects of First Hospitality's people strategy, including talent management, organizational development, culture transformation, thought leadership, executive coaching, and more. Prior to joining First Hospitality, Parks worked for the McDonald's Corporation in Chicago where she held multiple leadership roles, including Senior Director of Global Diversity and Inclusion, and most recently, Global Human Resources Officer where she led strategic human resources for the $27 billion restaurant business in 22 U.S regions across multiple functions. Parks has additional experience working in strategic marketing and communication roles with PacifiCare Health Systems, the County of Orange, Office on Aging, and United Way. She's also led community initiatives such as Success by 6 and California's 5 a day for better health campaigns. A California native, Parks earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications from California State University, Fullerton and a Public Relations Certificate from the University of California Irvine. She is also a graduate of McDonald's Executive Leadership Program and recipient of the McDonald's President Award, which is given to the top 1% of high performing employees. Janice is active in her community supporting efforts that embrace diversity, inclusion, and engagement.
Park Hotel Group, a leading hospitality group in Asia Pacific, today announced the appointment of Aaron Lim as Group Human Resource Director. The latest executive appointment underscores the Group's commitment to expand its portfolio across the region in the coming years.
Previously Vice President, Talent and Culture at Auberge Resorts Collection, Milet Lukey joins Rosewood with an impressive background that boasts over 25 years of experience in leadership roles at luxury hospitality houses. Before joining Auberge, Milet worked with SH Group Hotels, the management company that launched Baccarat Hotels and 1 Hotels and also oversees SH Collection properties. Additional experience in the industry includes a substantial tour with The Dorchester Collection, as well as fifteen years with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company.
Bobbie Mesa is a certified Human Resources professional who brings over 18-years of experience to the role of Director of People. In this position, Mesa will work closely with the Vice President of People to nurture and bring the Virgin Hotels company culture to life. Mesa joins the team from d-ream where she designed and implemented the human resources function for four new restaurant concepts. Prior to d-ream, she worked at Acqualina Resort & Spa, Zuma, Canyon Ranch Hotel & Spa and The Alexander Hotel. A graduate of Florida International University, Mesa holds both a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management and a Master of Science in Human Resources Management. Soon after Graduate School, Bobbie continued her education and received her certificate in Human Resources Management from the University of Miami in 2008.
Pierre Basmadjian Amwaj Rotana's director of human hesources has held various executive positions including corporate director of HR at the Rotana Corporate Office and pre-opening HR director of the Novotel and Adagio Abu Dhabi Al Bustan and Yas Island Rotana & Centro Yas Island.An Armenian national, Basmadjian, whose experience spans over 15 years in the hospitality industry, will be responsible for driving the property's human resources strategy and day to day operations.
Scandic has recruited Bitte Ferngren as its new HR and Sustainability Director and member of its Executive Committee. Bitte will join Scandic in the fall of 2019 from her previous position as the HR Director of the international insurance company RSA Scandinavia.
Phil was most recently Chief Talent Officer at Borden Ladner Gervais, one of Canada's largest full-service law firms. Prior to that he was Chief People Officer at White and Case, an US-headquartered global law firm. Phil has also worked as Managing Director of Human Resources for the private equity investment firm Dubai International Capital and European Head of Human Resources at Willis Towers Watson, a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company. He spent five years as Global People Leader for the Ernst and Young Corporate Finance business.
Atlanta-based hotel owner, operator and development firm, Hotel Equities (HE), announced that Kristin Iversen has been promoted to director of learning and people development. In her new role, Kristin will help facilitate the expansion of Hotel Equities' industry best hotel management training programs. Kristin will report to Nancy Curtin Morris, VP of learning and people development for HE.
Bram Borrenbergs, a native of the Netherlands, holds a law degree and worked at the European
At Airbnb, our mission is to create a world where anyone can belong anywhere, and we cannot achieve our mission without a diverse workforce. Today, we are proud to announce that Melissa C. Thomas-Hunt is joining Airbnb as our new Head of Global Diversity and Belonging.
Carlson Wagonlit Travel has appointed Hélène Wilson as Vice President of Employee Experience.
Michelle Camacho has been promoted to Director of Human Resources. She was previously Complex Associate Director of Human Resources for Loews Royal Pacific Resort and Loews Sapphire Falls Resort. Camacho began her career with Loews Hotels & Co 17 years ago at the Loews Don CeSar Hotel and has served in a variety of human resources roles during her tenure.
sbe, a leading international hospitality group that develops, manages and operates award-winning global hospitality brands, announced today the appointment of industry veteran Robert Mellwig as Chief Culture Officer. He will be based out of the sbe New York global headquarters and will oversee the company culture and human resources functions. Mellwig will play a pivotal role in the ongoing integration process with Accor. Attracting this talented team member onboard reinforces sbe's position as one of the most relevant players in the hospitality market today.
RAR Hospitality, San Diego-based hotel management company, is proud to announce the addition of Dari DeSousa, as the director of human resources to its executive team
Director of People & Culture Joe Garciaros comes to the time-honored, Italian-inspired Mr. C Beverly Hills with decades of expertise and esteemed know-how in human resources for the hospitality space. His proven leadership and ability to collaborate within the luxury and boutique hotel management arena has made him highly successful in developing staff to enhance the goals and experiences of numerous renowned hotel properties.
Christina Gregg brings nearly 25 years of senior human resource leadership experience to her new role with Benchmark. She previously worked with the company on a contractual basis supporting strategic human resource initiatives systemwide. Prior to this, Ms. Gregg held leadership positions in human resources for Marriott International, Gaylord Entertainment Company and NBC Universal, Universal Orlando.
We are honored and delighted that the recipient of the first annual HR in Hospitality Lifetime Achievement Award is Debbie Brown, Former VP of HR for The Americas, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts! Debbie has recently retired after forty years with Four Seasons and is now focusing on the next phase of her career, advising hospitality professionals. During her storied career with Four Seasons, she held both hotel and regional Human Resource positions before assuming her long-standing role as VP of HR, Americas.Debbie was responsible for overseeing the Human Resources function for the company's fifty hotels and resorts in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Latin America and Caribbean, as well as the properties currently under development or in conversion within the Americas. Widely recognized as an employer of choice, Four Seasons has been on FORTUNE magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" list for the past twenty-two years.We do hope that you will join us in Las Vegas next month as we bestow this inaugural award on our friend and deserving hospitality professional.
OTO Development, part of The Johnson Group, has appointed Denise Beers-Kiepper as Vice President of Human Resources. She is tasked with leading and developing the Spartanburg-based hotelier's human resources team, which supports ~2,400 employees across the country.
Carver Hotel Group (CHG), a subsidiary of The Carver Companies, has named Keisha Hart as director of their Task Force division.