Neeraja Rahul among Hozpitality's Best 30 Most Popular Engineering Leaders in the Middle East for 2023
With only 6 years’ experience in hospitality, Neeraja Rahul, CHIEF ENGINEER at Radisson RED Dubai Silicon Oasis
Neeraja Rahul is a rising star and accomplished engineering leader in the Middle East hospitality industry. With just six years of experience in the field, she has quickly made a name for herself as the Chief Engineer at Radisson RED Dubai Silicon Oasis. Neeraja began her journey in hospitality as an engineering admin at Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek before joining Radisson RED Dubai.
Despite her relatively short time in the industry, Neeraja has already received recognition for her exceptional work. In 2021, she was awarded the Engineering Person of the Year at the Hozpitality MEA Excellence Awards. Her passion for effective maintenance programs and increasing efficiency has been instrumental in overseeing various engineering aspects of the hotel.
Neeraja's technical knowledge and fresh approach have brought significant value to the engineering team at Radisson RED Dubai Silicon Oasis. She has implemented digital solutions to streamline operations, such as the HotelKit repairs tool, which has improved communication and efficiency in handling maintenance and repair requests.
Notably, Neeraja's appointment contributes to the hotel's commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion. With a 60-40 female-to-male split in leadership, Radisson RED Dubai is dedicated to balanced leadership across its portfolio.
Outside of her professional achievements, Neeraja successfully manages her personal life as a wife and a young mother. Her growth within the Radisson Hotel Group, from a member of the engineering team to Assistant Chief Engineer and now Chief Engineer, showcases her talent, dedication, and potential for further development within the industry.
Jan Hanak, Managing Director - UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Radisson Hotel Group & former GM Radisson Blu Hotel Deira Creek, comments, "It's been great seeing Neeraja growing within our group from a member of the engineering team to Assistant Chief Engineer and now getting her well-deserved first Chief Engineer position. I wish her continued success and further development within the Radisson Hotel Group."
Meela Seenarain
Dubai, United Arab Emirates UAE