Kaval Verma

INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP April 2013 to Present
Manages a diversified portfolio of brands like InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Staybridge, Indigo, Even Hotels, Candlewood & Hualuxe.
Director, Human Resources, South West Asia
Leading the human resources function for 19 hotels & SWA Corporate Office
Responsible for strategic business partnering to hotels, management of sub-region by ensuring consistency and quality delivery on all human resources components. Acts as a catalyst for organizational change process management, champions the desired work culture around the Winning Ways and lead the People strategy through key stakeholders including support of the field to build a BrandHearted workforce delivering great guest experience.

WESTMONT HOSPITALITY GROUP, CANADA April 2002 to October 2012Owns and operates a diversified portfolio ranging from mid-market business and large conference hotels to boutique hotels and luxury resorts in Canada and the US, including brands like Hilton, Delta, IHG, Carlson and Choice.

Area Director of Human Resources May 2003 to October 2012 In May 2003, was promoted to Area Director of Human Resources to manage 22 Full Service Hotels, while also directly managing one property as Director of Human Resources up until December 2008, thereafter undertaking the hand-on role of Area Director)

Radisson Hotel Toronto East April 2002 to April 2006

DOVER INDUSTRIES LTD. Nov 2001 to Mar 2002
A public limited manufacturing organization, committed to delivering superior quality consumer products to customers.
Human Resources Manager
Reason for Leaving: Relocated to the east end of Toronto

THE COMMERCIAL BANK OF QATAR
A renowned financial institution that offers a comprehensive range of Corporate, Retail and Investment Services, including credit cards services, loyalty programs, insurance, loans, utility, etc.
Human Resources Manager Commercial Bank of Qatar June 1997 to Sept 2001
Human Resources Generalist Commercial Bank of Qatar Apr 1996 to May 1997
Reason for Leaving: Relocated to Canada

T.S.G IMPEX INDIA PVT. LTD
Manufacturers and distributors of concrete additives, based in Delhi with manufacturing facilities in Gujarat and Rajasthan.
Human Resources Manager Feb 1988 to July 1992
Reason for Leaving: Relocated to Dubai