Accor appointed Ronald Dooremalen as Vice President – People & Culture Operations, Asia. This appointment reinforces the company’s strategic focus on talent leadership and organisational excellence across one of its fastest-growing regions. This strategic addition underscores the company’s commitment to strengthening workforce strategy and people-centric operational capability amid robust regional expansion.

With over two decades of global hospitality experience, with deep expertise in human capital, organisational development, and operational leadership across culturally diverse markets. He also served in senior roles at Orchard Hills Residences Singapore MGallery, Raffles Hotel Singapore, and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, as well as operational contributions at historic properties such as The Savoy in London.

Dooremalen’s academic background includes a degree in Business Administration in Hotel Management from Hotelschool The Hague, International Institute for Hospitality Management. In his new role, he will lead Accor’s People & Culture operations across Asia, with responsibility for shaping the company’s workforce strategies, enhancing capability development, strengthening organisational culture, and fostering HR systems that support both regional growth and operational agility.

Dooremalen’s appointment aligns with Accor’s broader vision to build a resilient, future-ready workforce capable of delivering exceptional hospitality experiences, reinforcing the company’s long-term growth strategy and commitment to nurturing human capital as a core driver of organisational success.