List of Most Popular and Commended HR Leaders announced for Middle East.
Like the previous "Hozpitality's Best 30" lists, the nominees for this list are selected through nominations from major hospitality establishments. The ranking is then determined by the number of votes received online, indicating how popular the nominee is among their colleagues, teams, suppliers, partners, and friends. The top 30 HR leaders are unveiled at the end of the 30-day voting period, and their stories are featured in this article.
This year's list will highlight the thirty highly regarded HR leaders in the Middle East, with an additional ten commendable individuals also being recognized. These HR leaders serve as the vital link between owners and teams, balancing a focus on increased revenue and profitability with cost-effectiveness. Their exceptional efficiency, leadership, and management skills make them the captains of their respective hotels or restaurants.
Please see the full list with profiles of winners online at:-
Hozpitality Group would like to extend our warmest congratulations to the winners. We look forward to celebrating the achievements of these outstanding individuals and sharing their stories with the wider community.
List of Hozpitality's Best 30 HR Leaders in the Middle East winners of 2024 (in alphabetical order):
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Ahmed Ghaleb, Director of Talent and Culture, Swissotel Al Murooj |
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Antia Ann Odero, Senior Human Resources Administrator, Dubaigolf |
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Antoraj Mariasusai, Multi-Property Director of Human Resources, Delta by Marriott, Elements city center by Westin, Elements west bay by Westin, and Al Samriya Autograph Collection by Marriott |
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Bella Hazel Galas Macarine, Human Resource Manager, Coral Beach Resort Sharjah |
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Dragos Paraschiv, Cluster Director of Human Resources Canopy, Hampton & Curio colection by Hilton Hotels, Dubai |
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Elis Aptula, Complex Assistant Director of HR, Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre | Le Meridien Fairway | Aloft Dubai Airport | Element Dubai Airport | Aloft Al Mina | Element Al Mina |
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Ellaine Siruelo, Area Human Resources Leader for UAE, PES IHG Hotels & Resorts - InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa |
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Elvira Akhmetshina, Cluster HR Manager, DoubleTree by Hilton Business Bay |
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Farida Al Raisi, Director of Human Resources, Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Hotel |
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Felicita Shanthy Balavendran, Director of Human Resources, Taj Dubai |
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Gina Galcescu, Cluster Director of HR, Fujairah Rotana Resort & Spa & Nour Arjaan by Rotana |
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Hasan Al Haj Hasan, Cluster HR Director, DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai M Square Hotel & Residences |
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Jahanzeb Khan, Cluster Director of Talent & Culture, Pullman Dubai Jumeirah Lakes Towers & Novotel and Ibis Abu Dhabi Gate |
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Jennifer Thalawinna, Cluster Human Resources Manager, Wyndham Dubai Deira |
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Majid Alali, Human Resource and Public Relations Director, Millennium & Copthorne Airport Hotel |
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Manish Sadhu, Area Director of HR, Yas Plaza Hotels |
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Mariya Rudzynska, Director of Human Resources, Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Beach Resort |
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Mary Ann Andaya, Cluster Talent & Culture Manager, MAF-Accor Properties |
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Rajashree Vichare Purandare, Global HR Director, Kitopi |
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Rasha Alameen, Head People & Culture, Exhibition World Bahrain |
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Robert Mikaelian, VP- HR, JA Resorts & Hotels |
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Rochelle Morales, Cluster Human Resources Manager, Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ajman and Wyndham Garden Ajman Corniche |
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Salima Hussaini, Area Director of HR Middle East and DHR, Taj Exotica Resort and Spa, The Palm |
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Sameer Aboobacker Cluster HR, Talent & Culture Manager Ramada by Wyndham Downtown Dubai, The Retreat Palm Dubai MGallery by Sofitel and Ibis Styles Jumeira |
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Santhosh Gopinathan, Director of Human Resources, Bab Al Qasr Abu Dhabi |
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Shirly Dizon, Manager of People and Culture, NH Collection Dubai The Palm |
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Sushma Shetty, Human Resources Manager, Movenpick Grand Al Bustan Hotel & Convention Centre Dubai |
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Sylvia Melika, Director of HR, SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences |
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Taisia Kurteeva, Manager of People and Culture, Souq Al Wakra Hotel Qatar by Tivoli |
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Ziwa Htun, Complex Director of Human Resources & Training, Al Habtoor City Complex |
List of Hozpitality's Best
Commended HR Leaders in the Middle East winners of 2024 (in alphabetical
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Adithya Iyer, Human Resources Manager, Dubai Golf |
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Judith Marcos, Assistant HR Manager, TIME Asma Hotel |
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Kamran Aslam, HR Manager, Ramada Hotel and Suites by Wyndham Dubai JBR |
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Renukrishna Ratheesh, HR Manager, Al Jawhara Gardens Hotel |
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Uzma Noor, HR Manager, DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai - Jumeirah Beach |