Payal Kulkarni named among Hozpitality's Best 30 Most Popular HR Leaders in the Middle East for 2023
With over 20 years of experience, Payal Kulkarni is currently the Area Director of Human Resources at Hyatt Hotels in Abu Dhabi and Jordan.
With two decades of experience under her belt, particularly centered around opening large, critically acclaimed hotels in India, Payal Kulkarni (aka PK) is currently helming the Area Director of Human Resources role for Hyatt Hotels in Abu Dhabi and Jordan.
A culture-driven professional, Payal is passionate about nurturing and developing talents. Under her leadership, both as an area head and Co-Chair for the Women@Hyatt Abu Dhabi chapter, Payal has led the three Hyatt Hotel teams in Abu Dhabi to increase and maintain an average of 30% representation of female colleagues as well as 28% representation of women in management for 2022. Payal also has a natural knack for connecting with people from all walks of life, and she is looked upon as a 'motherly' figure due to the warmth and genuine care she showcases to everyone. This was especially highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic, where she spearheaded several people-centered initiatives.
Payal holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management from Symbiosis Center in Pune and a Bachelor's in Hotel Administration. Outside work, Payal enjoys spending time with her 17-year-old son.
Meela Seenarain
Dubai, United Arab Emirates UAE