MOUNIR ICHOUDANE
2024 EMEA Leader of Distinction (CHRO Award)
2024 HR Leader of the Year – 13th Annual HR Summit
L A N G U A G E S
- Arabic (Native)
- English (Fluent)
- French (Fluent)
- Spanish (Basic)
E X P E R T I S E
- Performance Management
- Leadership & Team Building
- Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
- Recruitment & Selection
- Succession Planning & Development
- Compensation & Benefits
- P&L Analysis, and Time Management
- Project Governance & Control
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Change Management
- Stakeholder Relationship Building
- Human Resource Systems Deployment
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A W A R D S
- 2024 EMEA Leader of Distinction “CHRO Award”, HRO Today, United States of America
- 2024 HR Leader of the Year, 13th Annual HR Summit, Egypt
- Global Learning and Development Award, HRD Congress, Singapore
- Best Growing HR Award,
Crest International HR Association, United States of America
- Second Best HR Presentation Award,
Crest International HR Association, United States of America
- Ministry of Tourism HR Award,
Maldives
- Appreciation Certificate,
Royal Caribbean Cruise ships International, United States of America
- Safety Award,
Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru, Maldives
Dynamic and accomplished senior HR executive with extensive experience in driving comprehensive human resources initiatives. I leverage innovation, including artificial intelligence, and stay abreast of emerging trends to enhance organizational effectiveness. I possess a strong track record of formulating strategic policies that promote growth, boost productivity, and align human capital with business objectives. A skilled communicator, I excel in building partnerships with senior leaders to realize ambitious goals and inspire positive change.
E D U C A T I O N
- PhD of Resort and Hotel Management “Human Resources”
Oxford Brookes University, London, United Kingdom
- Master of Resort and Hotel Management “Human Resources”
Oxford Brookes University, London, United Kingdom
- Bachelor of Resort and Hotel Management
Oxford Brookes University, London, United Kingdom
C E R T I F I C A T E S
- Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources Certificate (SPHR)
HR Certification Institute, Washington, United States of America
- Strategic Human Resources Leadership Certificate
eCornell, New York, United States of America
- Strategic HR Analytics Certificate
eCornell, New York, United States of America
- Innovation Strategy Certificate
eCornell, New York, United States of America
- Change Management Certificate
eCornell, New York, United States of America
- Six Sigma Executive Certificate
International Lean Six Sigma Institute (ILSSI), London, United Kingdom
- Advanced Operations Course
Hamburger University, London, United Kingdom
- Certified Hospitality Master Trainer
American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), Washington, United States of America
- Critical Thinking Certificate
Training Seminars, London, United Kingdom
- Quality Assurance Certificate
Training Seminars, London, United Kingdom
E X P E R I E N C E
01/ 2020 – Till Date
CORPORATE DIRECTOR OF HR
Aldau Development, Egypt & UK – Hospitality
- Hyatt Regency Cairo
- Hyatt Centric Cairo
- Steigenberger Aldau Beach Hotel
- Steigenberger Aqua Magic Hotel
- Steigenberger Pure Lifestyle
- Holiday Inn London
- Aldau For Restaurants
Develop and lead all aspects of HR strategy and service delivery for the company. Build and execute efficient integrated HR strategies that support talent acquisition and retention, employee development, and employee engagement.
- 2024 EMEA Leader of Distinction “CHRO Award”, HRO Today, United States of America
- 2024 HR Leader of the Year, 13th Annual HR Summit, Egypt
- Managing Corporate HR within 2 Hyatt Hotels, 3 Steigenberger Hotels, 1 Holiday Inn and Aldau for Restaurants company
- Managed pre-opening & opening of Hyatt Regency Cairo.
- Managed pre-opening & opening of Hyatt Centric Cairo.
- Part of the Country Executive Board Committee to launch Hyatt 6 Upscaled luxurious hotels in Egypt & 9 International restaurants.
- Designed and developed a competency model to attract and retain top performers in such a delicate pandemic era.
- Partnering with senior leadership to evaluate on-air talent.
- Guiding the executive team through organizational restructurings to create a more flexible, cost-efficient workforce.
01/ 2019 – 12/ 2019
REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF HR
Paradise Inn Group, Egypt – Hospitality
Contributed to the success of the company’s progression by employing new technologies, staffing models, integrating key new growth businesses and workflows.
- Managed 2 Hotels & 3 Resorts. Guided the executive team through organizational restructurings which created a more flexible, cost-efficient workforce.
- Built strong relationships with senior management, hiring managers and HR Business Partners to enable systematic decision making across the team.
06/2016 – 10/2018
GROUP HR DIRECTOR
Ezdan Holding, Qatar – Hospitality
Redesigned the company’s HR functions, including process improvements to support a high-performance workforce and carried out recruitment in-house process within Hospitality Division. Implemented a comprehensive talent management process to link the selection, performance management and development of candidates to appropriate competencies and success measurements.
- Managed pre-opening and opening of Ezdan Palace and The Curve by Ezdan, including re-branding of Ezdan Hotel and Suites (3000 Units).
- Saved more than QAR 8,000.000 yearly by redesigning, consolidating, streamlining, and executing all employee benefits programs.
- Improved operational efficiencies in the areas of training and employment resulting in considerable cost reductions.
07/2011 – 05/20166
GROUP HR DIRECTOR
Abdullatif Jameel Investment Company, United Arab of Emirates, Switzerland & Saudi Arabia – Hospitality, Real Estate & Construction
- Managed pre-opening and opening of Anjum Hotel (1700 Units)
- Increased management retention by 34% and team members by 74% saving $417K annually.
- Served as Project Manager of the Construction Division’s first Human Resources Information System.
12/2008 – 07/20111
REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF HR
Sofitel Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa – Accor Hotels Group, Bahrain – Hospitality
- Managed pre-opening and opening of Sofitel Zallaq Bahrain.
- Directed the implementation of the Performance Management System entailing Performance Development Plan.
- Customized career progression and manager “Fast Track” programs.
- 05/2003 – 11/20081
GROUP HR & TRAINING DIRECTOR
Hospitality Management Holding, United Arab of Emirates – Hospitality
- Managed 35 Hotels in United Arab Emirates/ Morocco / Tunisia / Saudi Arabia/ Bahrain/ Oman/ Syria / Jordan/ Lebanon/ South Africa.
- Played a key role in opening a Corporate Training Center in Dubai.
- 05/2001 – 04/2003
DIRECTOR OF HR
Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru, Maldives – Hospitality
- Managed pre-opening and opening of Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru.
- Led the company initiative that won a “Best Places to Work” award for Maldives.
- 01/1999 – 04/2001
HR & TRAINING MANAGER
Mcdonald’s RICC, Saudi Arabia – Hospitality
Part of the pioneering team in launching 9 McDonald’s in 5 cities in Saudi Arabia