Hilton Worldwide names Richard Todd Regional Director of Human Resources for Australasia
Announcement posted by Hilton Worldwide 29 Sep 2011
Richard joins Hilton Worldwide from Toga Hospitality Group where he served as Director of Human Resources for Australia and New Zealand. Over the four years in this role, Richard managed the HR strategy for the region including the growth of the human capital capability, and the implementation of a centralised HR function to support business expansion and change management.
“Richard’s strong experience implementing HR strategies, systems and processes during growth periods ensures he is a true asset to our executive team. With our developments and refurbishments across the region, Richard will focus on delivering our cultural integration program, Blue Energy, ensuring the right people are in the business for our growth plans,” said Ashley Spencer, Vice President Operations Australasia.
“He is highly experienced in managing human resources from a national and regional level, and has a solid foundation in talent acquisition, team member engagement, learning and development and retention within the hospitality sector; his expertise will benefit the Australasian executive team immediately,” said Ashley.
Throughout his nearly 20 years in human resources, Richard has demonstrated strong directorship and HR delivery across hospitality, property investment and IT sectors. Prior to Toga, Richard spent four years as Area Director of Human Resources for Hyatt International Hotels and Resorts. He has also held a number of Human Resources and Training & Development roles with Stockland Hotel Group, , Micros-Fidelio Asia Pacific and Renaissance Sydney Hotel.
“I am very excited to be joining a company that offers such amazing opportunities for team members to grow their careers, and has strategies in place to ensure the company vision is achieved through the measurable culture alignment and activities of the organisation ,” said Richard.
Richard has managed human resources projects internationally in Europe, Asia, New Zealand and Australia.
About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For 91 years, Hilton Worldwide has been offering business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. The company is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Its brands are comprised of more than 3,600 hotels and 600,000 rooms in 81 countries and include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Doubletree, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages the world-class guest reward program Hilton HHonors. For more information about the company, please visit www.hiltonworldwide.com.
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