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.
Grand Plaza Mövenpick Media City Dubai announces a key appointment, strengthening its leadership team with an accomplished woman driving talent development. As Accor's leading and only five-star property in Dubai Media City, the hotel continues to advance its commitment to diversity, innovation, and excellence across all departments.
In anticipation of its highly awaited debut this winter, Grand Cayman's newest luxury boutique hotel, ONE | GT has added an accomplished Caymanian professional to its leadership team: Cashema Clarke as Director of Human Resources. She will play a pivotal role in shaping the hotel's internal culture and external market positioning as ONE | GT prepares to redefine luxury in Grand Cayman.
Al Jaddaf Rotana Complex has appointed Fadi Batmani as director of human resources.
Sushma Shetty has been appointed cluster director of talent & culture across Pullman Dubai Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Novotel Abu Dhabi Gate and Ibis Abu Dhabi Gate.
Drackett's career showcases a steady rise from hotel operations to human resources leadership. He joined Atrium Hospitality in 2022, where his passion for sourcing and onboarding talent, combined with his ability to merge operational insight with technological innovation, has helped redefine Atrium's recruitment strategies. His leadership has been marked by his people-first approach and his dedication to creating better candidate and associate experiences through automation and analytics.
Dimension Hospitality welcomes Aimee Mangold as their new Chief Human Resources Office, as she brings 25 years of progressive HR experience to this role.
Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch has appointed Carly Gill as HR Director, joining the pre-opening leadership team for the landmark hotel's 2026 debut.
The Ritz-Carlton Dubai International Financial Centre has named Nithin P. Aravind as its new assistant director of human resources. The experienced professional has dedicated more than a decade to the luxury hospitality space.
Rachel O'Connell has been named Chief Human Resources Officer for Great Wolf Resorts, the beloved indoor water park resort with 23 locations across North America. O'Connell brings more than 18 years of experience in strategic human resources and talent management to the role, and will serve as a key member of Great Wolf's executive leadership team, driving the company's business transformation and growth initiatives.