Accor's Vice President of Accor Academy & Talent Development for Accor's Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific region, Kay Goodman, has been named among the distinguished professionals in the Human Resources Director's (HRD) coveted 2023 HR Global 100 list.
"We applaud Kay for her positive impact on our organisation. This accolade acknowledges her achievements and reflects Accor's commitment to nurturing outstanding talent and leadership," said Shelley Perkins, Accor's Senior Vice President of Talent and Culture for Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific.
With three decades of industry experience, Goodman's role involves managing over 120,000 team members in over a thousand hotels across forty countries, expanding the brand portfolio, and being Accor's Talent and Culture executive team member.
"In every role, I've seen the power of investing in people and fostering a culture of continuous learning. My focus always lies in developing engaging and effective people strategies while aligning them with broader organisational objectives," said Goodman.
Goodman's motivation comes from her teams, harmonising their behaviours, and nurturing an organisational culture that generates significant outcomes. Her expertise involves leadership development and coaching.
She firmly believes collaborative efforts drive commercial success, heighten productivity, and enhance engagement.
