Rixos Premium Dubai, a leading lifestyle destination, has announced the promotion of a long-term employee to the position of Assistant Director Talent and Culture, to oversee talent and culture operations.

Marichu Estole during her tenure demonstrated dedication, leadership, and a passion for shaping the company culture, and nurturing talent within the organisation, a statement said.

Hailing from the Philippines, Estole championed employee development initiatives, corporate social responsibility, and nurtured talent across all departments.

Notably, she initiated impactful CSR initiatives such as the Blood Donation Camp, Breast Cancer and Mental Health Awareness programmes, International Day of Education with Dubai College of Tourism, and World Autism Awareness activities.

With nearly two decades of experience in the hospitality industry, Estole is a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Lyceum of the Philippines and holds a degree in Human Resources Management from The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management.

Estole joined Rixos Premium Dubai in January 2018 as an Assistant Talent and Culture Manager following which she was promoted as Talent and Culture Manager in October 2021.

Over the years, Estole has consistently demonstrated strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of hospitality management while her expertise in succession planning, talent strategy, change management, and HR transformation has been pivotal in driving the hotel’s success, a statement said.

Under her leadership, the employee turnover rate decreased significantly this year, dropping to 30.3% from 38.6% last year.

Turgay Erdogan, the General Manager of Rixos Premium Dubai, said: “We are incredibly proud to announce the promotion of Marichu Estole to Assistant Director Talent and Culture.

“Her dedication to the hotel and her incredible passion for nurturing talent have been instrumental in shaping our company’s culture and driving employee engagement.

“We are confident that in her new role, Marichu will continue to lead initiatives that enhance our organisational structure and contribute to the ongoing success and growth of Rixos Premium Dubai.” – TradeArabia News Service