Divya brings 12 years of experience across Marriott brands and multiple hotel pre-openings to her new role

Le Méridien Gurgaon announces the appointment of Divya Dabral as Director of Human Resources.

Career and experience

Divya’s career in Human Resources began twelve years ago as a Management Trainee with the erstwhile Starwood Hotels, where she built a strong foundation in recruitment, employee engagement and performance management. Since then she has grown into a seasoned HR leader, holding key roles across Marriott brands including Sheraton, JW Marriott, Westin, Le Méridien and Marriott Executive Apartments. She has successfully led multiple hotel pre-openings, most recently Marriott Executive Apartments Bengaluru, UB City, in her last assignment.

Divya is passionate about talent acquisition, diversity and inclusion, and employee engagement. Away from work, she is a keen explorer of new food and beverage spots, enjoys discovering different cuisines, and unwinding with friends over good food and great conversation.

Suman Gahlawat, General Manager, Le Méridien Gurgaon “We are delighted to welcome Divya to the leadership team. Her depth of experience and her genuine belief in nurturing talent will be invaluable as we continue to invest in our people and our culture.”

Divya Dabral on her appointment

On her appointment, Divya Dabral said “I am thrilled to join Le Méridien Gurgaon. I look forward to working closely with the team to build on the hotel’s reputation as a rewarding place to grow a career.”

Chennai, Tamil Nadu – Hilton Chennai is delighted to announce the appointment of Yoganathan AG as the new Director of Human Resources. He brings with him a wealth of experience in human resources spanning an impressive journey of 13 years in the hospitality industry.

Yoganathan is returning to his roots at Hilton Chennai, marking a significant chapter in his illustrious career. He has honed his skills in talent management, employee engagement, and organizational development with extensive knowledge acquired through his dedicated service with prestigious 5-star international chains.

In his own words, Yoganathan shares, "As an HR enthusiast deeply passionate about fostering a thriving workplace, I believe in task delegation and creating an environment of openness and clear communication. With a penchant for fitness, I aim to energize teams towards excellence. I am committed to driving global talent through impactful acquisition initiatives, inclusiveness, and diversity task force assignments. My goal is to forge strategic partnerships, champion collaboration, and optimize human capitalization and talent development, aligning seamlessly with Hilton’s vision and mission. I am thrilled to channel this enthusiasm and work collectively to infuse our talents with a personal touch, enhancing guest experiences at Hilton Chennai"

Beyond his professional commitments, Yoganathan finds joy in hitting the gym, indulging in movies, and exploring new destinations through travel. He has a keen interest in discovering diverse cultures and cuisines. He believes that each journey not only unveils new learnings but also gifts him with invaluable experiences and memories.

Join us in welcoming Yoganathan AG to Hilton Chennai, where his shared values and vision will undoubtedly contribute to making a difference in the lives of everyone associated with the Hilton experience.