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Gavin Hughes

Human Resources Specialist & Global Advisor

Gavin, an internationally seasoned specialist in hospitality, human resources, and business coaching, is now based in Sweden after three decades of experience spanning the Arabian Gulf, Asia, and Africa. His expertise encompasses project management, specialized appointments, and company formation & change.

His fervor and areas of specialization include:

- Analyzing needs and implementing Global Policies and Standards into local market requirements in Human Capital and Operations.
- Developing and implementing employer standards, policies, and profiles.
- Delivering executive-level English Language coaching through International Language programs.
- Conducting targeted remote recruitment for specific lifestyle and technical roles.
- Providing coaching and development in Business and Professional Management styles.
- Leveraging AI and technology to enhance employee/employer interaction and brand perception.
- Delivering world-class, relevant education to future leaders in the hospitality and tourism industries.

In 2018, Gavin relocated his company from Dubai to Sweden's West Coast to venture into distance learning, aiming to provide internationally accredited education in Human Resources for the hospitality and gaming sectors while still serving clients in the EMEA region.

Over the past five years, Gavin has expanded into Executive level English Language Coaching alongside his successful Executive Headhunting and Business Management Coaching endeavors. With an extensive network, Gavin excels in HR-related Corporate Policy Implementation on a local scale, recruitment, employer branding, and promotion, while emphasizing diversity.

Before founding his company in 2015, Gavin served as the founding General Manager and Regional Operations Director for IFA hotels and resorts, where he spearheaded Brand Standards and Policy Implementation, oversaw the development of YOTEL lifestyle services, and managed group-wide recruitment and daily operations across Africa and the GCC from 2009 to 2015.

Prior to IFA, Gavin held prominent roles as COO of one-to-one hotels and resorts, regional operations director for ACCOR hotels, and regional Food & Beverage Director for Intercontinental Hotels.

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