Salima Hussaini named among Hozpitality's Best 30 Most Popular HR Leaders in the Middle East for 2023
With over 20 years of experience, Salima Hussaini is currently the Director of Human Resources at Taj Exotica Resort and Spa, The Palm, Dubai
Salima Hussaini has led Human Resources and L&D function in a leadership position for over fifteen years. She came to Dubai in 2007 and, since then, has worked with several hospitality brands. Her experience includes working with IHG, Accor, and IHCL. She joined Taj Dubai as Director of Human Resources in 2019 and made no redundancies during COVID – presumably the most challenging time in the hospitality industry.
In 2021 she was appointed as Pre-Opening Director of Human Resources of Taj Exotica Resort and Spa, The Palm, Dubai, featuring 325 rooms, an award-winning spa, and great F&B offerings. Post the successful opening of the resort in 2022. The resort won the best new hotel award by Hozpitality Excellence Awards Middle East. She is results driven and enthusiastic about engagement, diversity, inclusion, and talent. She holds CIPD and is a certified Personal Coach.
Meela Seenarain
Dubai, United Arab Emirates UAE