Dubai: Radisson Blu Dubai Media City and Park Inn by Radisson Motor City are excited to announce the well-deserved promotion of Phil Roberts to the position of Cluster Hotel Manager. In this diverse and challenging role, Roberts will oversee the operations of two great well established Dubai Hotels: the Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Media City and the Park Inn by Radisson Dubai Motor City. Phil's journey within the Radisson family began as the Director of Food and Beverage at Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Media City having joined from a Hotel Manager role at a European resort Hotel. During his Radisson tenure he began managing a diverse portfolio of five dining venues including front and back of house operations, as well as a large catering operation. From there Roberts moved up into the Director of Hotel Operations role, managing the Hotel operations in their entirety. Roberts oversaw outlet renovation, concept implementation as well as key capital projects for Hotel investment, whilst overseeing all department operations delivering consistent high standards of service quality as the loyal returning guests of Radisson Blu Dubai Media City have come to expect, and rightly demand, over the last seventeen years.In his new capacity as Cluster Hotel Manager, Roberts will begin the challenge of leading the operations of the Motor City market leading Park Inn Hotel, one of the highest achieving Park Inn Hotels in the brand globally for guest satisfaction results. This will include the Hotel’s outside catering operations and event management.James Berry, the Cluster General Manager for Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Media City and Park Inn Hotel Motor City, is very proud to see Roberts to continue to develop, "I am delighted to witness Phil's remarkable journey from Director of Food and Beverage now to Cluster Hotel Manager. It is important to develop careers for our people, and grow our talent for our Radisson family as leaders of the future, but sometimes it is easier to get out of someone’s’ way, as in this case with Phil. Over the past 3 years, he has consistently demonstrated his passion, diligence, and invaluable contributions to our brands, and got the results he deserved. I have full confidence in his ability to drive outstanding performance across all operational aspects in both Hotels."In his own words, Phil Roberts shares his excitement for his new role, stating, "I am deeply honoured to be entrusted with the responsibility of shaping and executing the operational strategy of these two exceptional Radisson hotels. Since joining the Radisson Hotel Group, I have taken immense pride in delivering and demonstrating high standards of guest care, and I am excited to get the chance to apply those standards to a new bigger challenge."

Radisson Blu, Dubai Media City has announced the appointment of Laeeq Ahmed as the hotel’s new Human Resources Director. Mr. Ahmed brings almost two decades of experience to this vital role and is sure to be a great asset to the established team providing industry-leading hospitality in Dubai.Laeeq has spent 18 years in human resource roles, making him an ideal candidate to help develop and lead the talent and culture strategy of Radisson’s Media City hotel.From his first human resources role as an Executive at the TATA group in 2004, Laeeq’s drive for innovation in talent recruitment, retention, and development in a progressive business culture was quickly recognized as he implemented new initiatives and helped improve practices within the firm.In 2007, Laeeq became a Senior Human Resource Executive at the Aditya Birla Group before relocating to Dubai in 2009 when he accepted his first role in hospitality as the Assistant Human Resources Manager for Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach. By 2012, Laeeq was working as Personnel Manager at Accor MAF Central services to manage and streamline HR operations throughout the brand’s entire UAE portfolio. Over the following six years, Laeeq grew to become first Human Resources Manager and then Director of Talent & Culture in various UAE hotels.Laeeq’s last assignment was as Director of Talent & Culture at Sofitel Hotel Jumeirah Beach and, today, we are pleased to announce his place as the HR Director for Radisson Blu, Dubai Media City hotel.“I am delighted to welcome Laeeq to the Radisson Blu Dubai Media City team. He brings not only vast knowledge and experience but a proven record as a driver of innovation, providing inspirational leadership, and managing teams with real dedication and emotional intelligence. He has been both constantly successful and incredibly popular in every team lucky enough to have him and we are excited to see the incredible impact he will undoubtedly make with our already excellent team at Media City,” said James Berry, Cluster General Manager at Radisson Blu Dubai Media City and Park Inn by Radisson Dubai Motor City.“Radisson is one of the most respected names in global hospitality and I am honoured to accept the role of an HR Director at the fantastic Radisson Blu, Dubai Media City. I am thrilled to be given the opportunity to work with the amazing team they have across the hotel and to help lead a culture of real excellence and true teamwork across all areas of the business,” responded Laeeq Ahmed, HR Director, Radisson Blu, Dubai Media City.As Human Resources Director at Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Media City, Laeeq will be responsible for leading the organization's HR departments, including talent acquisition, learning and development, employee engagement, compensation and benefits, talent management HR information systems (HRIS) and for making strategic decisions regarding all aspects of human resource policies and processes.