Stuart Thomson has been appointed as the new executive vice president of global human resources at Kerzner International.
Within his new role, Thomson will lead global recruitment activities to support Kerzner’s growth into new areas.
Thomson started his career in human resources, working with the Hyatt Regency in Auckland, New Zealand. Since then, he has gained over 15 years of experience in hospitality and human resources.
Thomson joins Kerzner directly from Starwood Hotels & Resorts, where he spent six years in London, before moving to the Middle East to take on the role of Starwood Hotels & Resorts regional director of human resources Middle East. In this role, Thomson was responsible for over 50 properties and approximately 20,000 employees.
Thomson also supported the opening of properties in the region such as St. Regis Abu Dhabi, St. Regis Dubai and Luxury Collection Ajman Saray.
Commenting on the appointment of Thomson, Kerzner International COO Ali Tabbal said: “Stuart is a strong leader who has a clear focus on developing talent to drive amazing guest experiences.
“I look forward to working with Stuart as we continue to grow our team and further develop the culture and impact of HR across the company to support our business goals and strategies, as well as the needs and aspirations of our employees around the world.”
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