Tarek Jarrouje named among Hozpitality's Best 30 Most Popular HR Leaders in the Middle East for 2023
With over 25 years of experience, Tarek Jarrouje is currently the Director of HR at Conrad Hotel Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
Tarek G. Jarrouje is the HR Director at Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers and is known for his impeccable people skills and passion for nurturing personal and professional growth.
Tarek has a background of over twenty-five years in the hotel industry and has thrived in numerous prestigious properties. Tarek is a shining example of an HR Director who genuinely cares and is interested in the hotel workforce. He attends weekly team meetings and makes himself available to staff despite being busy with the Shine GM program. His talent management skills are of remarkable quality, as evidenced by the career development within the hotel's existing staff and the performance of the business during his time there.
Tarek brings imagination and creativity to his role, especially when encouraging staff members to harness key strengths and expand their skill sets. Tarek always takes the time to get to know team members and curates an approach that brings the best out of that individual for the betterment of them and the hotel.
Tarek is instrumental in seeing the hotel reach a 5-star Forbes Travel Guide classification. He led HR innovations and prepared weekly agendas, compiled detailed minutes, and ensured thorough one-on-one training with staff members. His passion for innovation in digitalization ensures the hotel remains up-to-date and exceeds the guests' expectations. Tarek is also involved with the Evolvin' Women enterprise and the SEDRA Foundation, promoting inclusivity within the workforce.
Despite his busy schedule, Tarek always makes time to answer questions and support staff members. He goes above and beyond to help any department, even when that work is outside his remit. Tarek is a genuine people person who cares deeply for his team members at Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers.
Meela Seenarain
Dubai, United Arab Emirates UAE