Exclusive Interview | Ellaine Siruelo, Director of Human Resources, InterContinental Doha Hotel & InterContinental Residences
/I look for the right attitude and leadership competencies to bring the brand to life, when I hire.
Read MoreI look for the right attitude and leadership competencies to bring the brand to life, when I hire.
Read MoreWhen we interviewed him in March 2010, he was Director HR at the Four Seasons Mumbai, India.
We asked him to tell us what it takes to succeed and get hired by Four Seasons.
everything hospitality
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