Today, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa has announced the appointment of Diana Castrillon as Vice President of Human Resources. Castrillon brings extensive experience from MGM Resorts International, where she most recently served as Executive Director of Employee Relations Operations, overseeing employee relations for more than 62,000 employees across 11 Las Vegas and eight regional properties.
Johanna Kent joins the executive team of Virgin Hotels Collection with over 27 years' experience, where she has cultivated exceptional employee experiences for some of the world's most recognized brands. Her career has been marked by achievements in talent acquisition, leadership development, and fostering inclusive workplace cultures. Most recently at Virgin Orbit, she led the People & Culture team, driving a 40% growth in headcount and successfully navigated complex challenges including a SPAC transaction. At Mattel, Kent spearheaded global initiatives such as a large-scale reorganization, the acquisition and integration of a $175 million company, and provided front line HR support for over 1800 professional employees. Her proven ability to align HR strategies with business objectives and foster positive workplace cultures will be invaluable to Virgin Hotels Collection's continued success.
Johanna Kent joins the executive team of Virgin Hotels Collection with over 27 years' experience, where she has cultivated exceptional employee experiences for some of the world's most recognized brands. Her career has been marked by achievements in talent acquisition, leadership development, and fostering inclusive workplace cultures. Most recently at Virgin Orbit, she led the People & Culture team, driving a 40% growth in headcount and successfully navigated complex challenges including a SPAC transaction. At Mattel, Kent spearheaded global initiatives such as a large-scale reorganization, the acquisition and integration of a $175 million company, and provided front line HR support for over 1800 professional employees. Her proven ability to align HR strategies with business objectives and foster positive workplace cultures will be invaluable to Virgin Hotels Collection's continued success.
Following the news of Tim Cordon's appointment as Chief Operating Officer, Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia Pacific,several members of hisleadership team, based in Dubai, have also extended their expertise to include the SEAP region.
Alexis Stevens has been promoted to Director of Talent Development. Stevens joined HE in 2013 as a front desk associate and has since earned positions of increased responsibility, including General Manager and Talent Development Manager. Her extensive experience at all operational levels uniquely positions her to lead learning and development for aspiring professionals. In addition to being a graduate of HE's Management Development Program (MDP) herself, since joining the Talent team in July 2021, Stevens has overseen and enhanced enterprise-wide talent development programs to better serve the growing organization. She has also masterfully refined the college/university recruitment and placement process to maximize opportunities for each candidate. In her new expanded role, Stevens now serves as a department head with international responsibility.
Rotana has announced the appointment of Rory Coote as corporate director of learning and development. Coote brings 12 years of experience to his new role at Rotana.
Derrick Williams has dedicated nearly 21 years to the human resources department within Marriott Hotels. Most recently, he was the Market Director of Human Resources for the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center and Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Detroit. Prior to that, Williams held the Director of Human Resources position at The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit where he successfully led the team through the many activities involved in the integration with the Marriott brand. Williams began his career journey at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel as an intern where he worked his way up to Human Resources Manager and eventually Assistant Director of Human Resources. Williams is a graduate of Western Illinois University where he holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management. He enjoys traveling with his wife, Shameka, and sons Jay, Will and Jacob where they love spending time outdoors and in the water.
Sophie joins The Chancery Rosewood from Soho House & Co, where she served as Head of People. During her time there she was instrumental in enhancing work culture by improving the employee experience while maintaining and protecting the essence of the brand and successfully launched several people focused initiatives.
Toi Brown has been elevated to the position of Senior Vice President of Human Resources. Toi has led various initiatives for HE since joining the firm in 2018. Under her leadership, HE's focus on associate wellness and benefits, risk mitigation and regulatory compliance continues to be a differentiator for HE. Toi is a member of both the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the Association for Talent Development (ATD).
Aloft New Delhi Aerocity is thrilled to announce the appointment of Preeti Jayant as Human Resources Manager. With her exemplary expertise in Human Resources Management, she will be responsible for executing strategic plans.
Mardi brings over 20 years of industry experience to the Trilogy Hotels team, most recently as Director of Human Resources Australasia and Pacific at IHG. In this role, she spent four years overseeing IHG's 48 managed hotels and 6500 employees across 8 countries.
A graduate of the National University of Singapore, Audrey brings over 20 years of experience working as a trusted Human Resource and Talent Partner to blue chip multinational corporations in regional and global roles in Singapore, China, and Indonesia.
Kavindra Tiwari's elevation to the role of Director of Human Resources reflects his exemplary career spanning over a decade in the industry. With a profound commitment to fostering a culture of people engagement and connection, Kavindra's leadership ensures comprehensive Human Resources operations that embody a results-driven approach at The Ritz-Carlton, Pune.
Rachel Moosa assumes the role of Chief People Officer for The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, drawing upon her extensive global Human Resources expertise to oversee the execution of the company's comprehensive people strategy. With over twenty-five years of Human Resources experience, encompassing business unit operational and leadership roles, Rachel's most notable achievement was serving as the Senior Vice President of Talent & Culture for Accor in the Middle East and Africa. In this role, she orchestrated the Talent Acquisition, Development, and Engagement strategy for over 200 hotels and 35,000 colleagues.
Novotel Dubai Al Barsha has appointed Lynn Kwon as cluster director of talent & culture. With a decade of experience in human resources and team management across the Middle East, Kwon aims to enhance team diversity, foster career growth, and prioritise staff well-being and performance optimisation.
Radisson RED Dubai Silicon Oasis has appointed Karthika Anil as HR Manager.
Jean-Louis Amice joins the Executive Committee of Louvre Hotels Group as Chief Human Resources Officer as of February 19, 2024. Directly attached with Federico J. González, CEO of Louvre Hotels Group, he will be responsible for leading the Group's Human Resources strategy.
With nearly 10 years of experience in Human Resources, Bria Jones takes on the role of Corporate Recruiter, joining Mainsail from Cross Creek Ranch and Nielsen Media. Jones's passion for full-cycle recruitment and the ongoing pursuit of higher education in Human Resource Management aligns with Mainsail's commitment to building a talented and dedicated team. Jones is presently pursuing her master's degree in human resource management with aspirations to achieve her SHRM certification upon completion. In addition to her academic pursuits, she holds a Medical Assistant diploma and is a Notary Public.
Lama Al Obaidli has been appointed as the assistant director of human resources at Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya.
Rebecca Scott takes on the role of Director of Compensation & Benefits. Scott started her career with Auberge Resort's Collection's White Barn Inn in Kennebunkport, Maine before pursuing HR leadership positions with Marriott International and Pink Taco. In a new role for Main Street, Scott will implement forward-thinking compensation and benefits strategies that attract, motivate, and retain top talent while aligning with the organization's financial and operational goals.