Khin May Than Recognized in Hozpitality's Best 30 HR Leaders Powerlist in the Middle East for 2025
Khin has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to hospitality HR, demonstrating exceptional leadership in balancing operational consistency with the evolving demands of the workforce. Her work continues to set a high standard for excellence in Abu Dhabi’s dynamic hotel industry.
With an impressive tenure spanning over two decades in Middle Eastern hospitality, Khin May Than has been honored in Hozpitality's prestigious Best 30 HR Leaders Powerlist for 2025. As the steadfast Director of Human Resources at Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi since 2014, Khin has become synonymous with operational excellence and cultural integration in the UAE's competitive hotel landscape.
Khin's journey from her beginnings at Traders Hotel Yangon to her current leadership position exemplifies a career built on diverse international experience and continuous professional development. Her tenure at prominent UAE properties, including Royal Rose Hotel and Gloria Hotel, followed by her role as Assistant Director of HR at Iberotel Miramar Al Aqah Beach Resort, has equipped her with unparalleled insights into the region's unique hospitality HR challenges.
A qualified Hotel Management professional with additional certifications as an ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor and HACCP specialist, Khin combines technical expertise with her accreditation as a Shangri-La Care Trainer. This rare blend of quality assurance knowledge and people development skills have been instrumental in shaping Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi's award-winning workplace culture over the past decade.
Fluent in both Myanmar and English, Khin's multicultural perspective informs her approach to building cohesive, high-performing teams. Her physics background from Yangon University brings analytical rigor to HR strategy, while her personal experience as a parent of two adult children enhances her natural empathy in employee relations.
This recognition celebrates Khin's enduring contributions to hospitality HR, particularly her ability to maintain operational consistency while adapting to the industry's evolving workforce demands. Her leadership continues to set benchmarks for excellence in Abu Dhabi's dynamic hotel sector.
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