Santhosh Gopinathan named among Hozpitality's Best 30 Most Popular HR Leaders in the Middle East for 2023
With over 20 years of experience, Santhosh Gopinathan is currently heading the Human Resources Department at Bab Al Qasr Hotel & Residence – A Luxury Biltmore Collection
Santosh showcases almost two decades of experience in the GCC region in developing and managing human capital to upskill the hospitality industry in multinational hotel brands, including InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Divan, and Millennium Hotels and Resorts.
Santhosh is an experienced HR hospitality specialist, who holds a Masters of Human Resources Management from Annamalai University, India. He was also awarded the CHRM / CHRP / CIRS certifications from American Certification Institute.
Santhosh believes the key to great business results is getting the best people and maximizing their motivation, performance, and effectiveness once you have them. He is an expert in all areas of Human Resources, including organizational skill development and training, employee relations, job design, and HR compliance.
One of the most admirable strengths of Santhosh is that he is genuinely concerned about developing others. This set him apart from leaders in other functions, who scored low on this skill. He was also rated positively on providing coaching, acting as a mentor, and helpfully giving feedback. Another great skill that Santhosh always exhibit is building positive relationships. This helped the organization to balance results with a concern for the needs of others.
Many initiatives by Santhosh have set the bar for multiple international hotel brands across the globe, and he has been recognized as one of the most innovative and dynamic best HR leaders and business leaders today. He is known for his “can-do” attitude.
Meela Seenarain
Dubai, United Arab Emirates UAE