David Leman
Advisor - Human Resources
Human Resources | Consultancy | Education
Former CHRO Marriott - Middle East & Africa | Former VP Human Resources Qatar Airways
Background
An Australian/British dual national, David has over 30 years’ experience in Human Resources, Learning and Development across both the luxury hospitality and 5 star aviation sectors.
Track Record
David’s experience spans the globe from Australia, Asia, Europe, Caribbean, Middle east and Africa. With extensive experience in major established hotel operators, including Marriott and Hilton hotel groups, plus extensive experience in Qatar Airways. David currently has started his own hotel in Greece and continues to consult in the HR fields to entrepreneurial and start up organizations such as Arajet in the Dominican Republic and Riyadh Air in Saudi Arabia. David has also been involved in the establishment of a hospitality academy in Muscat, Oman in partnership with Ecole Hotelier de Lausanne.
“How do you know that you
know what you know!”
Culinary Connection
David’s passion is people with particular focus in establishing and growing careers in the tourism industry. He possesses an acute awareness that many institutions today need to improve how they prepare their graduates for the workplace, with more than technical expertise, but strong relationship, communication and influencing skills.