Maria Elkaer

Maria Elkaer has extensive work experience in the field of human resources, spanning over two decades. Maria currently holds the position of Senior Corporate Director of Talent & Culture EMEAC at Rosewood Hotel Group since March 2023. Prior to this, they served as the Executive Director of Talent & Culture at Raffles Doha from August 2022 to March 2023. From July 2017 to August 2022, Maria worked as an Independent Human Resources Consultant.

Before pursuing independent consulting, Maria held various leadership roles in well-known hospitality organizations. Maria served as the Vice President of Human Resources at Atlantis Resorts from April 2016 to June 2017. Prior to that, Maria worked at Rosewood Hotels & Resorts as the Director of Human Resources from September 2011 to April 2016.

Maria also gained valuable experience at The Address Hotels + Resorts as the Cluster Director of Human Resources from June 2008 to October 2011. Earlier in their career, they held the position of Director of Human Resources at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company from October 2006 to May 2008 and again from January 2008 to December 2007.

Maria's career in human resources started at Marriott International in March 2000, where they held roles such as Director of Human Resources from March 2003 to September 2006 and Human Resources Manager from March 2000 to February 2003.

Maria Elkaer obtained a Diploma of Education in Hospitality Administration/Management from the Copenhagen Hotel Academy. The exact duration of their education is unspecified.