Radisson Hotel Group has named a dedicated cluster manager for welfare, training and staff accommodation. Rushali Mahesh's role, among other duties, will be to drive positive change and enhance staff accommodations for her two Dubai properties.
Amrita Kaul started her career with ITC Hotels in 2008, working across housekeeping and guest services. She has worked with Marriott since 2014 when she joined JW Marriott Aerocity, New Delhi, India. She then moved to JW Marriott Marquis Dubai in 2015, where she was promoted to various roles most recently as director of services. She has joined Marriott Harbour as human resources manager and has been working on her transition into a new department.
The Kuramathi Island resort in Maldives has appointed Anjali Masih as Director of Human Resources.
Saudi native Sameer Al Amoud has moved up to the most senior role of his career. Al-Amoud starts this month as director of HR at the soon-to-open St. Regis Riyadh. For now, he will be based at the five-star hotel's pre-opening office within Ritz-Carlton Jeddah.
Lee Johnson has been promoted to Human Resources and Training Manager Australia and New Zealand.
Horstman joins as the new director of people + culture. SHRM-HRCI certified with more than 15 years in human resources roles, Horstman has ample Marriott experience. Her previous properties include the Dayton Marriott, JW Marriott Camelback, JW Marriott Desert Ridge, Scottsdale Marriott McDowell Mountains & Old Town Suites, JW Marriott Starr Pass and Atlanta Marriott Marquis.
With more than 20 years of experience building and developing successful teams, Sickler brings a sense of comfort and inclusivity to the new Fort Worth stunner. In her role, Sickler is responsible for leading all aspects of human resources including recruiting, benefits training and coordination, performance management, compliance, training practices, development of employee protocols, and all other human resources strategy and operations. Prior to joining the Hotel Drover team, Sickler served as the Corporate Director of People & Culture for Makeready, an organization specializing in branding, design, and the operations of hotels, restaurants, retail, and more.
First Hospitality, national hotel operations and development company, announces the appointment of Stacey J. Brown to chief human resources officer. With nearly 25 years of expertise, Brown brings an extensive background in human resources, labor and employment law, legal advocacy, and litigation.
Tyronne Stoudemire named senior vice president, global diversity, equity and inclusion; Stoudemire and his team to focus on further advancing Hyatt's DE&I efforts and Change Starts Here initiatives.
Main Street Hospitality is pleased to announce the appointment of Terry Coughlin, Hospitality Leadership Coach, to its dynamic leadership team. In his new role Terry is responsible for the independent hospitality group and its portfolio of eight properties located throughout the Northeast, which includes the storied Red Lion Inn in the Berkshires, Hammett's Hotel in Newport, Porches Inn at Mass MoCA and Canoe Place Inn & Cottages, set to open this summer in Hampton Bays, Long Island.
Aimbridge Hospitality, a leading global hospitality company, has welcomed hospitality industry veteran Allison Reid to the newly created role of Chief Global Growth Officer. Reid's addition to the Aimbridge leadership team represents a continued investment in securing top industry talent and driving growth through strategic development and operational expertise. Her experience and leadership will empower Aimbridge's business development teams to fuel the company's global pipeline.
CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform, announces the appointment of Laura Watterson as Chief Human Resources Officer, with effect from 5 July 2022. Laura will report to Patrick Andersen, CWT's President & Chief Executive Officer, and be a member of the company's Executive Leadership Team. Laura takes over from Catherine Maguire-Vielle, who is stepping down and leaving the company to pursue new professional opportunities.
Dorchester Collection announces the appointment of Milet Lukey as vice president, people and culture. Milet will commence her role on August 1, 2022.
The H Dubai, at One Sheikh Zayed Road, recently announced the appointment of Samer Majari as director of human resources. Majari brings with him over 15 years of industry expertise, having worked across a broad range of HR roles in both mature and developing markets and for national and multinational hotel brands including The Ritz-Carlton, Le Méridien Hotels and Resorts and Millennium Hotels and Resorts.
Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG), an Atlanta-based, private hotel investment, ownership and management company, today announced that it named Wilson Turner vice president of human resources programs and support. In his new role, Turner will further augment and implement human resources solutions, programs and processes aligned with HVMG's strategic plan and culture.
A human resources leader with more than 26 years of experience in Asia Pacific's hospitality industry, Alex Chiang has oversight of all Human Resources aspects to further Wharf Hotels' talent development, employee engagement and inclusive culture. He also plays an integral role in strengthening learning and development, succession planning and talent acquisition to support the President's initiatives. Alex Chiang has broad experience in organisational leadership, performance management, HR analytics and employee relations. He has held senior positions in luxury hotel groups, and in a pre-opening capacity, charged with introducing robust systems to enhance the wellbeing of employees. Alex Chiang earned his Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Catering Management at Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, United Kingdom.
Gaffan has more than 25 years of hands-on experience in the hospitality industry and has been with Pacifica Hotels since 1995. She spent the first part of her career in operations and worked her way up to General Manager of multiple Pacifica properties. She then joined the home office team as an Area Manager and continued on a path to Director of Sales and Training, Director of Training and Development, and most recently, Vice President of People and Culture. Gaffan has brought an extraordinary amount of passion and commitment to Pacifica Hotels and has been a key part in the company's growth.
JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar, the city's favored hotel since its launch in 2015 is pleased to announce the appointment of Abanti Gupta as the new Director of Human Resources. With over 18 years of experience in talent management, she is a seasoned professional in her field.
The Hotelier Middle East Awards 2020 winner for HR & Training Person, Feryal Haddon, is the hotel's cluster director of HR. She is responsible for talent acquisition, employee engagement and relations, training and development, rewards and recognition, and performance management amongst other various HR activities.
Generator CEO, Alastair Thomann has announced the promotion of Dan Merchant to the role of Chief People Officer, tasked with fostering a people-centric culture that promotes the company's core values and enhances employee engagement.