Vivek Srinivasan named among Hozpitality's Best 30 Most Popular HR Leaders in the Middle East for 2023
With over 25 years of experience, Vivek Srinivasan is currently the Director of Human Resources at Shangri-La and Traders Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
Vivek Srinivasan is a well-rounded HR professional with extensive practical experience in strategic roles in the hospitality sector across multiple international posts throughout his career. During his time as Director of Human Resources at Shangri-La and Traders Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, he has spearheaded drives alongside the Department of Culture and Tourism to set up weekly PCR testing and free vaccination programs for colleagues and their dependents.
In 2022, he helped achieve sustainability goals for the region through new projects such as plant-based water bottles to cut down on plastic usage whilst also supporting CSR initiatives which included partnerships with the Make-A-Wish foundation and charity drives for the Red Crescent during the pandemic and recent floods in Pakistan. 2022 also saw the HR team launch a new initiative to support university students to gain industry exposure through internship programs in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Tourism.
For the Group, he championed special projects on governance, implementation, and roll-out of departure interviews, HR analytics, and employee engagement programs, which helped reduce the region's attrition rate by 5%.
Meela Seenarain
Dubai, United Arab Emirates UAE