Waldorf Dubai expands teams

Monday, October 15, 2018

Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah announced the appointment of Ahmed Kamel as the director of Rooms and Marcelle Nabil as the director of Human Resources.

Kamel holds more than 18 years of extensive experience in the luxury hospitality industry.  He has served various internationally acclaimed luxury hotels like Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts and InterContinental Hotels and Resorts  and was also the president of the AICR in Qatar.

In his new role he will be implementing effective operational management, guest services and overseeing the heads of departments to ensure they achieve and exceed their revenue and guest satisfaction targets.

Nabil holds a degree in Human Resources Management and Services from the American University in Cairo, she also has  degrees from top tier universities in the US- Harvard and Cornell and will bring valuable expertise to the Waldorf Astoria.

In her new role she would be responsible the smooth operation of the property’s human resources department as a director of Human Resources.. She will be providing consultation to management on strategic staffing, training development, budget, and labour relations.
 

She will be one of the 15 women at the hotel appointed in  Director and Management level roles.She will be closely involved in working with the general manager to help drive forward career leadership development opportunities for women at the hotel.

This is in sync with Hilton’s ongoing commitment to support and promote more women into senior leadership positions across the business.

Commenting on the appointments, David Wilson, general manager of Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah felt proud to work with some of the most talented professionals in the industry.

He said that with  their international experience across the luxury hotel industry, Ahmed and Marcelle will continue to elevate their unparalleled service and take Waldorf Astoria to a new level of excellence.

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