Mary Ann Coopera Andaya Recognized in Hozpitality's Best 30 Women Leaders in the Middle East 2025
Cluster Director of Talent & Culture for Accor Shared Services Dubai Celebrated for Strategic HR Leadership and Fostering Excellence.
Mary Ann Coopera Andaya, Cluster Director of Talent & Culture for Accor Shared Services Dubai, has been honored in Hozpitality's Best 30 Women Leaders in the Middle East 2025 for her transformative approach to human resources and her profound impact on organizational culture. With over a decade of expertise, Mary Ann is renowned for aligning strategic people initiatives with core business objectives, fostering workplaces where employees genuinely thrive.
Leading HR operations across ten properties under four major ownership groups, Mary Ann supports a diverse workforce of more than 700 employees. Her leadership has been instrumental in guiding properties to earn top Great Place to Work rankings, achieve record-breaking engagement scores, and deliver significant operational improvements through evidence-based HR solutions.
A true pioneer in her field, Mary Ann moves beyond traditional HR management to shape lives and build brighter futures. Her initiatives are characterized by a powerful blend of strategic vision, deep empathy, and innovation, continually redefining the role of HR as a critical driver of both business excellence and human potential. Her passion for people, culture, and purpose makes her an invaluable leader and a deserving honoree.
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