Written by Shelley Perkins has been appointed as Senior Vice President, Talent & Culture of Accor
Perkins brings with her more than two decades of experience in the luxury hospitality industry. Prior to joining Accor, her career has taken her across the world to well-known global destinations, including Sydney, Hong Kong, Singapore and, most recently, Paris. Previously, she was Chief Talent and Culture Officer for Rosewood Hotel Group, and she has also spent 15 years growing The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company’s international portfolio through her various progressive human resources roles. She was also the group director of human resources for Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts in Hong Kong.
With her extensive global hotel human resources experience, Perkins will play a key role in helping to maintain a high dedication to Accor’s strong culture and its momentum through the selection, development and engagement of all associates.
An Australian native, Perkins holds a post-graduate degree in business administration and management from Central Queensland University and is a member of the Society of Human Resources Management.