Frances Smith

Frances Smith has a strong and varied work experience in the field of human resources. Frances is currently serving as the Global Director of Human Resources at StayWell Holdings since May 2022. Prior to this, they held the position of Area Director of Human Resources at IHG Hotels & Resorts from April 2021 to May 2022. Frances also had a period of self-employment from August 2017 to March 2021, where they owned a business. Frances has experience in the hospitality industry, having worked as the Vice President of Human Resources for Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia from July 2012 to August 2017. Before that, they served as a Regional Human Resources Manager at Mantra Group from August 2009 to June 2012, and as the Director of Human Resources at Jumeirah Group from August 2001 to June 2007. Frances's career started at Sydney Marriott Hotel, where they worked as a Human Resources Manager from July 1999 to July 2001.

Frances Smith has obtained several qualifications over the course of their education history. Frances completed a Mental Health First Aid course from Mental Health First Aid Australia in 2021. Additionally, they obtained a British Psychological Society BPS Level A & B certification in Psychometric Testing. Frances also pursued an Associate Diploma in Hotel Management from Ryde TAFE Sydney and a Diploma in Human Resource Management from Seaforth TAFE Sydney. The field of study for their diploma programs was Hotel Management and Human Resource Management, respectively. Further details about the start and end years for these educational pursuits were not provided.