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Denise Ector Carter has been appointed as Director of People and Culture at Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences New Orleans

Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences New Orleans is proud to announce the appointment of Denise Ector Carter as Director of People and Culture. A seasoned human resource professional with more than 25 years of leadership experience across dynamic industries, Carter brings a passion for purpose-driven leadership, employee engagement, and people-first culture to New Orleans' leading luxury hotel.

Four Seasons
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

O’Mally Foster has been appointed as Chief People Officer at Vision Hospitality Group, Inc.

Officials of Vision Hospitality Group, Inc., a Chattanooga-based hotel development and management company, today announced the promotion of O'Mally Foster to chief people officer. In his new role, O'Mally will continue to uphold the organization's core values; lead cultural transformations during periods of growth or change; reinforce Vision's shared purpose; promote internal career advancement to cultivate talent from within; leverage people analytics to track engagement, retention and cultural progress; and align HR policies to actively advance the organization's mission of environmental stewardship, community service and cultural respect through its people practices.

Vision Hospitality Group, Inc.
Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

Adam Bullard has been appointed as Corporate Director of Human Resources at Hospitality America

At Hospitality America, people matter. It's with that shared mindset that Adam Bullard joins the third-party hotel management company as Corporate Director of Human Resources. In the hotel environment, this position is more crucial than ever as operators strive to mitigate challenges such as high employee turnover, customer service demands, and increasingly diverse workforces across multiple locations. In this role, Bullard will navigate these complexities for the growing company that is managing 20 Hilton and Marriott brand hotels.

Hospitality America
Greenville, South Carolina, United States
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Kristin Oliver has been appointed as Chief Human Resources Officer at Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced a key leadership transition within its executive team. After seven distinguished years with the company, Malaika Myers will retire as Chief Human Resources Officer at the end of May 2025. Hyatt is pleased to announce that Kristin Oliver will succeed Myers as the new Chief Human Resources Officer, effective May 12, 2025.

Hyatt
Chicago, Illinois, United States

Hoda Tahoun has been appointed as Chief Talent Officer at Kempinski Hotels

Kempinski Hotels is pleased to announce the arrival of Hoda Tahoun as its new Chief Talent Officer as of 14 April 2025. In her role, Hoda will oversee the company's global talent strategy, reinforcing its commitment to attracting, developing and retaining top-tier talent. This strategic move supports the Group's journey to thoughtfully grow and reposition the iconic 127-year-old brand under the leadership of Barbara Muckermann, Kempinski's Group Chief Executive Officer.

Kempinski
Geneva, Switzerland

Asmita Deshpande has been appointed as Human Resources & Training Manager at The Ritz-Carlton, Pune

Asmita Deshpande has transitioned into the role of Human Resources & Training Manager at The Ritz-Carlton, Pune after a successful tenure of two years as Learning and Development Manager. A veteran in the hospitality learning domain with over 13 years of experience, Asmita has a track record of designing impactful programs that drive employee engagement, retention, and performance.

Ritz-Carlton
Pune, India

Ylenia Ficalora has been appointed as Senior Performance Manager at HotelPartner Revenue Management

Ylenia Ficalora has been appointed Senior Performance Manager at HotelPartner Revenue Management, joining the team as it continues its expansion in the UK and Ireland. With a wealth of experience at prestigious hotels, Ylenia previously served as Reservations and Revenue Manager at The NoMad Hotel London, and before that, as Revenue and Systems Manager at The Ned.

HotelPartner Revenue Management
Vienna, Austria

Jacqui Corbett has been appointed as General Manager of Operations at SONNEL Hospitality

Jacqui Corbett brings a wealth of experience from The Sydney Collective and most recently Momento Group as Chief Operating Officer, where she played a key role in driving operational growth, refining service strategies, and strengthening venue teams. Known for her ability to lead high-performing teams and create best-in-class guest experiences, Jacqui will focus on building strong relationships with venue teams, and enhancing operational excellence across the group.

SONNEL Hospitality
Sydney, Australia

Travis Bowman has been promoted to Senior Vice President of People Services at First Hospitality

Bowman, who started his First Hospitality journey in 2009 as a hotel general manager, most recently served as vice president of learning and performance. With Bowman at the helm of People Services, the company will continue to foster a "People First" culture, attracting and retaining top talent while providing new opportunities for professional growth and leadership development. Under Travis' leadership, he will expand First Hospitality's First Path leadership development program and is committed to continually achieving national recognition for associate engagement and satisfaction. Travis is an active member of CHART (Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers) and SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management).

First Hospitality
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Gretchen Holzhauser has been appointed as Vice President of Human Resources at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland

Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland today announced the appointment of GRETCHEN HOLZHAUSER as Vice President of Human Resources. Ms. Holzhauser will lead human resources activities across the property to further develop a culture focused on Team Members, first-class customer service, and community along with workforce development and career growth opportunities.

The Cordish Companies
Hanover, Maryland, United States

ShaoWei Ong has been appointed as Chief People & Culture Officer at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is pleased to announce the appointment of ShaoWei Ong as Chief People & Culture Officer, effective 17 March 2025. ShaoWei will report directly to the Group Chief Executive, Laurent Kleitman and join both the Executive Committee and the Group Leadership Team, reflecting the Group's commitment to placing its people at the heart of its operations. Amanda Hyndman, who has held the dual roles of Chief People & Culture Officer and Chief Operating Officer, will now focus fully on her responsibilities as COO.

Mandarin Oriental
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)